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FLUOROTRICHLOROMETHANE (TRICHLOROFLUOROMETHANE)†
| CAS # | 75-69-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
CCl₃F |
| Synonyms |
trichlorofluoromethane; Freon 11; monofluorotrichloromethane; Refrigerant 11; trichloromonofluoromethane |
| Physical description | Colorless to water-white, nearly odorless liquid or gas (above 75°F). | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 75°F | Molecular weight | 137.4 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -168°F | Vapor pressure | 690 mmHg |
| Flash point | Vapor density | 4.74 | |
| Specific gravity | 1.47 | Ionization potential | 11.77 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1285 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (400/200 mg) [SKC 226-09] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 0.3-7 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | NIOSH 1006 (fully validated) |
| Notes |
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| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media |
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| Bulk Method |
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| Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | Infrared spectrophotometer | Organic vapor analyzer |
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| Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | Miran 103 | |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
1.4 ppm@11 µm | 0-100 ppm@10.8 µm |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
1000 ppm (5600 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
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| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
1000 ppm (5600 mg/m³) |
TLV-C |
1000 ppm [1992] |
PEL-C |
1000 ppm (5600 mg/m³) |
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
2000 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Trichlorofluoromethane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Fluorotrichloromethane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/12/2023