Chlorotrifluoroethylene (R1113)

Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation if breathing stopped.

Symptoms: Prolonged exposure to small concentrations may result in pulmonary oedema.

In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile dressing. Obtain medical assistance.

Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Symptoms: May cause stomach cramps and vomiting.

Water spray or fog. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Shutting off the source of the gas is the preferred method of control. Be aware of the risk of formation of static electricity with the use of CO2 extinguishers. Do not use them in places where a flammable atmosphere may be present.

Do not use water jet to extinguish.

Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.

Use fire control measures appropriate for the surrounding fire. Exposure to fire and heat radiation may cause gas receptacles to rupture. Cool endangered receptacles with water spray jet from a protected position. Prevent water used in emergency cases from entering sewers and drainage systems. If possible, stop flow of product. Use water spray or fog to knock down fire fumes if possible. Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive re-ignition may occur. Extinguish any other fire. Continue water spray from protected position until container stays cool. Move containers away from the fire area if this can be done without risk.

Act in accordance with local emergency plan. Try to stop release. Evacuate area. Eliminate ignition sources. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous. Stay upwind.

Try to stop release.

Ventilate area.

The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure. Do not smoke while handling product. Avoid exposure, obtain special instructions before use. Avoid contact with aluminium. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Avoid suck back of water, acid and alkalis. Do not breathe gas. Avoid release of product into work area.

Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Keep away from combustible materials. Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. Containers should be stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent them from falling over.

The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Do not smoke while handling product.

Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges). Consider the use of only non-sparking tools. Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition. Keep away from combustible materials.

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Product to be handled in a closed system. Systems under pressure should be regularly checked for leakages. Ensure exposure is below occupational exposure limits (where available). Gas detectors should be used when toxic gases may be released. Consider the use of a work permit system e.g. for maintenance activities.

Wear working gloves when handling gas containers. Standard EN 388 - Protective gloves against mechanical risk. Wear cold insulating gloves when transfilling or breaking transfer connections. Standard EN 511 - Cold insulating gloves.

Wear goggles when transfilling or breaking transfer connections. Standard EN 166 - Personal eye-protection - specifications.

Standard EN 137 - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask. Consult respiratory device supplier's product information for the selection of the appropriate device. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure airline with mask are to be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use. Self contained breathing apparatus is recommended, where unknown exposure may be expected, e.g. during maintenance activities on installation systems.

Consider the use of flame resistant anti-static safety clothing. Standard EN ISO 14116 - Limited flame spread materials. Standard EN 1149-5 - Protective clothing: Electrostatic properties. Wear safety shoes while handling containers. Standard EN ISO 20345 - Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear.

Refer to local regulations for restriction of emissions to the atmosphere. See section 13 for specific methods for waste gas treatment.

May polymerise. Inhibitor usually added. May react explosively even in the absence of air.

No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.

May decompose violently at high temperature and/or pressure or in the presence of a catalyst. Can form explosive mixture with air. May react violently with oxidants.

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid moisture in installation systems.

May react violently with alkalis. May react with bases, copper, silver, mercury, magnesium, zinc and their alloys. Reacts with water to form corrosive acids. May react with aluminium. Air, Oxidisers. For additional information on compatibility refer to ISO 11114.

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

P200. Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.

P200. Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers: - Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft : Forbidden. Cargo Aircraft only : Forbidden.