1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
[CAS# 75-68-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
• Synonyms: 1,1-Difluoro-1-chloroethane; Freon 142b
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃ClF₂
• Molecular Weight: 100.49
• CAS Registry Number: 75-68-3
• EC Number: 200-891-8

Properties

• Density: 1.108
• Melting point: -131 ºC
• Boiling point: -9 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F+;N
• Risk Codes: R12;R59
• Safety Description: S38;S59

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable gases	Flam. Gas	1	H220
Hazardous for the ozone layer	Ozone 99	1	H420
Gases under pressure (liquid)	Press. Gas (Liq.)		H280
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Gases under pressure (compressed)	Press. Gas (Comp.)		H280
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315

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