Difluorochloromethane
[CAS# 75-45-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: Difluorochloromethane
• Synonyms: Chlorodifluoromethane; Fluorocarbon 22; Freon 22; Freon R-22
• Molecular Formula: CHClF₂
• Molecular Weight: 86.47
• CAS Registry Number: 75-45-6
• EC Number: 200-871-9

Properties

• Melting point: -146 ºC
• Boiling point: -40.8 ºC
• Water solubility: Slightly soluble

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Gases under pressure (compressed)	Press. Gas (Comp.)		H280
Hazardous for the ozone layer	Ozone 99	1	H420
Gases under pressure (liquid)	Press. Gas (Liq.)		H280
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336

• Transport Information: UN 1018;UN 1973