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Chemical Sampling Information
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloro-2,2-Difluoroethane
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloro-2,2-Difluoroethane

SYNONYM(s): Refrigerant 112a; Halocarbon 112a; 2,2-Difluoro-,1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane

IMIS: 2337

CAS: 76-11-9

NIOSH: RTECS KI1425000; 33588

DOT: UN1078 Refrigerant Gas, NOS

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless liquid or solid with a slight ether-like odor.
MW: 204
BP: 197 F
VP: 40 mm
MP: 105 F

INCOM: Chemically active metals: sodium, potassium, beryllium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 500 ppm, 4170 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 500 ppm, 4170 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 500 ppm, 4170 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 500 ppm TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): CNS depression; pulmonary edema; eye, skin irritation; drowsiness; dyspnea

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eyes, Skin---Mild (HE16); Narcosis (HE8)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, skin

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 2 Liters   MAX F: 0.035 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 1 (NIOSH 1016)
SAE: 0.11
CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 05/19/2000
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