1,1,2,2-TETRACHLORO-1,2-DIFLUOROETHANE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 76-12-0
Formula
 

CCl₂FCCl₂F

Synonyms
 

Refrigerant 112; Halocarbon 112; 1,2-difluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane; Freon112

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless solid or liquid (above 77°F) with a slight, ether-like odor.
Boiling point 199°F Molecular weight 203.8
Freezing point/melting point 77°F Vapor pressure 40 mmHg
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.65 Ionization potential 11.30 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

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2339
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
 

 

Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

0.5-2 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

0.01-0.035 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 

Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 

Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1016 (partially validated)
Notes
 

 

Special requirements
 

 

* 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.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 

Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Miran 1A & 1B
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
0.5 ppm @ 9.8 µm

Exposure Limits

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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

500 ppm (4170 mg/m³)

REL-TWA
 

500 ppm (4170 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA
 

50 ppm [2007]

PEL-TWA
 

500 ppm (4170 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL
 

 

REL-STEL
 

 

TLV-STEL
 

 

PEL-STEL
 

 

PEL-C
 

 

REL-C
 

 

TLV-C
 

 

PEL-C
 

 

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

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Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 

200 ppm

Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 

AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/19/2018