9
GB
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INFORMATION ON THE MAIN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Shape
Gas
Shape
Liquefied gas
Colour
Colourless
Odour
Like ether
Boiling point
-51.6 °C (101.325 kPa)
Relative density
1.1 (Reference material: Water)
Solubility in water
280 g/l
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Stable in normal conditions.
Incompatible materials
Air and oxidants. For compatibility with materials, see the latest version of ISO-1114.
Dangerous decomposition products
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In normal conditions of storage and use, no dangerous decomposition products should be
formed.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Ingestion
Product:
Based on the data available, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity
Contact with the skin
Product:
Based on the data available, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity
Inhalation
Product:
difluoromethane - LC 0 (Rat, 4 h): > 520000 ppm Remarks: Gas
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bioaccumulation potential
Product:
The product is expected to be biodegradable and it is not expected to remain for
long periods of time in a water environment.
Mobility in soil
Product:
Due to high volatility, it is unlikely that the product will cause soil and water pollution.
CONSIDERATIONS ON DISPOSAL
Waste treatment methods
General information:
Do not discharge where its accumulation may be dangerous. Ask the supplier for
specific recommendations. Do not discharge in areas where there is a risk of formation of
explosive atmospheres with air. The gas should be disposed of in a suitable torch
with a flame retardant device.
Disposal methods:
Refer to the EIGA Practice Code (Doc. 30 “Gas Disposal”, downloadable from http://www.eiga.
org) for better guidance on the disposal methods available.
Contact the supplier for the correct disposal of the container. Discharging, treatment or
disposal may by subject to national, state or local regulations.
