Chloropentafluoroethane
Synonyms & Trade Names
Fluorocarbon-115, Freon® 115, Genetron® 115, Halocarbon 115, Monochloropentafluoroethane
Exposure Limits
Measurement Methods
Physical Description
Colorless gas with a slight, ethereal odor.
[Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
Molecular Weight
154.5
Boiling Point
-38°F
Freezing Point
-223°F
Solubility
(77°F): 0.006%
Vapor Pressure
(70°F): 7.9 atm
Ionization Potential
12.96 eV
Flash Point
NA
Upper Explosive Limit
NA
Lower Explosive Limit
NA
Relative Gas Density
5.55
Nonflammable Gas
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Alkalis, alkaline earth metals (e.g., aluminum powder, sodium, potassium, zinc)
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid)
Symptoms
dyspnea (breathing difficulty); dizziness, incoordination, narcosis; nausea, vomiting; heart palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, asphyxia; liquid: frostbite, dermatitis
Target Organs
Skin, central nervous system, cardiovascular system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Frostbite
Eyes:Frostbite
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Frostbite wash
Skin:Frostbite
Eyes:Frostbite
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Frostbite wash
First Aid
Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
See also
INTRODUCTION
ICSC CARD: 0848
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health