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R-123

Safety Data Sheet


R-123
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: R-123


OTHER NAME: 1,1-Di-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane
USE: Refrigerant Gas
DISTRIBUTOR: National Refrigerants, Inc.
661 Kenyon Avenue
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:


(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm) CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
1-800-262-0012

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION: Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Central Nervous System) –


Single Exposure Category 3
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
SYMBOL: Exclamation Mark
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
PREVENTION: Avoid breathing vapors
RESPONSE: If inhaled move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
STORAGE: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of contents/container at an approved disposal facility.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Colorless, volatile liquid with ethereal and faint sweetish odor. Non-flammable material.
Overexposure may cause dizziness and loss of concentration. At higher levels, CNS depression and cardiac arrhythmia
may result from exposure. Vapors displace air and can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces. At higher temperatures,
(>250C), decomposition products may include Hydrochloric Acid (HCI), Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and carbonyl halides.

POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS

SKIN: Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this solvent can cause irritation of the skin (defatting of skin).

EYES: Irritant. Liquid contact will irritate and may cause conjunctivitis.

INHALATION: When oxygen levels in air are reduced to 12-14% by displacement, symptoms of asphyxiation, loss of
coordination, increased pulse rate and deeper respiration will occur. Overexposure to vapors may cause
temporary anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache and confusion. At higher levels, cardiac
arrhythmia may occur.
In repeated exposure tests with animals, changes were noted in liver functions and lipid production at levels
above 100 ppm. In isolated incidents with workers, overexposure to solvent vapors resulted in elevated
liver enzyme levels. Liver enzyme levels returned to normal after overexposure ceased.
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INGESTION: Discomfort due to volatility would be expected. Some of the inhalation effects could be expected.

DELAYED EFFECTS: No delayed effects of a single exposure have been identified. Delayed effects of multiple exposure
are seen in animal studies by the formation late developing benign tumors. Repeated
overexposure to vapor may result in elevated liver enzyme levels.

Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.

INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST


No ingredients listed in this section

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %


1,1-Dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane 306-83-2 100

COMMON NAME and SYNONYMS


R-123; HCFC123

There are no impurities or stabilizers that contribute to the classification of the material identified in Section 2

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

SKIN: Promptly flush skin with water until all chemical is removed. Remove clothing contaminated with liquid and wash before
use.

EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate irrigation.
Get medical attention.

INHALATION: Immediately remove patient to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Use oxygen as
required, provided a qualified operator is available. Get medical attention immediately. DO NOT give epinephrine
(adrenaline).

INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician. DO NOT give stimulants. Get medical
attention immediately.

ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as
epinephrine, should be used with special caution and only in situations of emergency life support.
Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical
conditions.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: None
FLASH POINT METHOD: ASTM D-1310-67 and ASTM D-56-82
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 770C
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): None
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): None
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Not applicable

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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use any standard agent – choose the one most appropriate for type of surrounding fire (material itself is not flammable)

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:


R-123 is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. However, this material will become combustible
when mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources. Product will decompose at temperatures above
250C. Decomposition products include hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and carbonyl halides. Contact with certain
finely divided metals may cause exothermic reaction and/or explosive combinations.

Solvent vapors, when present in the flammable range (listed above), especially in a confined or poorly ventilated space, can
be ignited with a flame or high intensity source of heat.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:


Firefighters should wear self-contained, NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus for protection against suffocation and possible
toxic decomposition products. Proper eye and skin protection should be provided. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool and to knock down vapors which may result from product decomposition.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Evacuate unprotected personnel and provide maximum ventilation. Protected personnel should eliminate all ignition sources
if without risk. Only personnel equipped with proper respiratory and eye/skin protection should be permitted in the area.
Dike area to contain the spill. Take precautions as necessary to prevent contamination of ground and surface waters. For
large spills, pump solvent into appropriate containers. For small spills, recover or absorb spilled material using an absorbent
designed for chemical spills such as Hazsorb® pillows. Place used absorbents into closed DOT approved containers for
disposal. After all visible traces have been removed, thoroughly wet vacuum the area. DO NOT flush into sewer. If the
area of the spill is porous, removal of contaminated earth/surface may be required.

Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding reporting
requirements.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

NORMAL HANDLING: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)


R-123 boils at 82.2F, hence contents may be under pressure. Exercise caution when opening container. If containers have
been stored in direct sunlight or heated above the boiling point of the solvent, the container should be cooled to below the
boiling point before opening.
R-123 should not be mixed with air above atmospheric pressure for leak testing or any other purpose. See Section 5:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards.

Recommended Opening Procedure


To open container, follow these procedures to avoid loss and contamination of the product.
1. Tear off protective cap over large bun opening.

2. Carefully remove the ¾ inch plug from the center of the large bung. DO NOT puncture the inner seal.
3. Insert convenient length ¾ inch nipple fitted with a closed valve. As nipple is inserted, the inner seal is broken and container is
ready to unload through valve

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Keep container closed when not in use. DO NOT store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Store in a cool, well-
ventilated area of low fire risk. Protect container and its fittings from physical damage. Storage in subsurface locations
should be avoided. Close valve tightly after use and when empty. If container temperature exceeds boiling point, cool the
container before opening
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INCOMPATIBILITIES: Alkali metals. Alkaline earth metals. Powdered metals. Powdered metal salts.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use local exhaust at filling zones and areas where leakage is probable. Use mechanical (general) ventilation for storage
areas. All ventilation should be designed in accordance with OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.94). Concentration of R-123
should be monitored and kept below the recommended levels in work areas.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

SKIN PROTECTION:
Use protective, impervious gloves and apron constructed of butyl rubber (2 nd choice: viton or neoprene), if
prolonged or repeated contact with liquid is anticipated. Any non-impervious clothing should be promptly removed
when contaminated and washed before reuse.

EYE PROTECTION:
For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of liquid contact, wear splash-
proof goggles.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
None generally required for adequately ventilated work situations. Where concentrations are above the
recommended (* Workplace Environmental Exposure Level of 50 ppm TWA), use NIOSH-approved organic vapor
canister respirator. For large spills or non-ventilated situations where concentrations are significantly above the
recommended TLV, use a NIOSH-approved supplied air respirator.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
High dose-level warning signs are recommended for areas of principle exposure. Provide eyewash stations and
quick-drench shower facilities at convenient locations. For tank cleaning operations, see OSHA regulations, 29
CFR 1910.132 and 29 CFR 1910.133.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
Dichlorotrifluoroethane None None * 50 ppm TWA

* = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA)

OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:


Hydrogen Fluoride: ACGIH TLV – 0.5ppm, 2ppm ceiling

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid


PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 152.9
CHEMICAL FORMULA: CHC12CF3
ODOR: Faint ethereal and sweetish odor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 1.47 @ 70F (21.1C)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): 0.21% @ 70F (21.1C)
pH: Neutral

BOILING POINT: 82.2F (27.9C)


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MELTING POINT: -107C (-160.6F)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 11.4 psia (-6.7 in Hg vacuum) @ 70F (21.1C)
35.2 psia (20.5 psig @ 54.4C 130F)
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 5.3
EVAPORATION RATE: >1 COMPARED TO: Ether = 1
% VOLATILES: 100
FLASH POINT: None
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):


The product is normally stable.
Avoid sources of ignition such as sparks, hot spots, welding flames and lighted cigarettes or unit heaters to prevent
formation of toxic and/or corrosive by-products. Avoid mixing with air or oxygen above atmospheric pressure.

INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Freshly abraded aluminum surfaces (may cause strong exothermic reaction). Chemically active metals for example sodium,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, or powdered aluminum.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:


Hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids; and carbonyl halides, such as phosgene.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:


LC50 – 4 hr. (rat) : 32,000 ppm / Cardiac sensitization threshold (dog): 20,900 ppm

DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:


Chronic (rat):
At 300 ppm and above, benign testicular tumors developed in a statistically significant number of male animals at or near the
end of the study. At 1000 ppm and above, benign pancreatic tumors were also seen in males. Retinal atrophy was increased
in the test animals. Liver tumors were found in test animals at concentrations at and above 300 ppm. None of the effects
were life threatening or life shortening.

OTHER DATA:
No reproductive effects were seen in a two-generation, inhalation reproduction study although a retarded rate of weight gain
and lower pup weights were noted. These effects were seen at inhalation concentrations above 30 ppm for animals exposed
throughout the test. A follow-up Cross Fostering study confirmed that these body weight gain effects were the direct result
of exposure of the pups to either HCFC-123 or its metabolite, Trifluoroacetic acid, through the maternal milk and not a
reproductive or developmental effect.

Six genetic assays were run, five of which were negative. The sixth, chromosome aberration of human lymphocytes, was
weakly positive.

Teratology (rat) – Not teratogenic at 10,000 ppm


Teratology (rabbit) – Not teratogenic at 5,000 ppm

In isolated instances, some workers overexposed to HCFC-123, were found to have elevated liver enzymes. The liver
enzyme levels returned to normal when the worker overexposure ceased.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS

SKIN: Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this solvent can cause irritation of the skin (defatting of skin).

EYES: Irritant. Liquid contact will irritate and may cause conjunctivitis.

INHALATION: When oxygen levels in air are reduced to 12-14% by displacement, symptoms of asphyxiation, loss of
coordination, increased pulse rate and deeper respiration will occur. Overexposure to vapors may cause
temporary anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache and confusion. At higher levels, cardiac
arrhythmia may occur.
In repeated exposure tests with animals, changes were noted in liver functions and lipid production at levels
above 100 ppm. In isolated incidents with workers, overexposure to solvent vapors resulted in elevated
liver enzyme levels. Liver enzyme levels returned to normal after overexposure ceased.

INGESTION: Discomfort due to volatility would be expected. Some of the inhalation effects could be expected.

DELAYED EFFECTS: No delayed effects of a single exposure have been identified. Delayed effects of multiple exposure
are seen in animal studies by the formation late developing benign tumors. Repeated
overexposure to vapor may result in elevated liver enzyme levels.

Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.

INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST


No ingredients listed in this section

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Biodegradability - Minimal
Daphnia Magna LC50 = 17.3 mg/L
Rainbow Trout LC50 = 55.5 mg/L
Green Algae – LC50 = 96.6 mg/L
Octanol Water Partition Coefficient: Log P ow = 2.307 (estimated)

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

RCRA

Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? Not a hazardous waste.
If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not applicable

OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:


Disposal must comply with federal, state, and local disposal or discharge laws. R-123 is subject to U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations Section 608 in 40 CFR Part 82 regarding refrigerant recycling.

The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials
may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

US DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not Regulated.


US DOT ID NUMBER: Not Applicable.
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For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in Section 1.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)


TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: Subject to Inventory Update Rule (TSCA 8(a)). Subject to Section 12(b) export
notification. May contain 1-10 ppm Ethane, 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluorom CAS# 75-88-7

SARA TITLE III / CERCLA


“Reportable Quantities” (RQs) and/or “Threshold Planning Quantities” (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.

INGREDIENT NAME SARA / CERCLA RQ (lb.) SARA EHS TPQ (lb.)


*No ingredients listed in this section

Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification to the
National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.

SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: IMMEDIATE


PRESSURE
DELAYED

SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:


The following ingredients are SARA 313 “Toxic Chemicals”. CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.

INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT


Dichlorotrifluoroethane None

STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW

In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.

INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT


No ingredients listed in this section

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:


R-123 is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations at 40 CFR Part 82. Section 611
requires the following label text on all shipments of this product.

WARNING: DO NOT VENT TO THE ATMOSPHERE. TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. CLEAN AIR
ACT, ANY RESIDUAL MUST BE RECOVERED. CONTAINS DICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE

(HCFC-123), A SUBSTANCE WHICH HARMS PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT BY


DESTROYING OZONE IN THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:


The ingredients in this product do not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
any other reproductive harm.

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):

This product has been evaluated in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information
required by the CPR.
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FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS:
EINECS (EU) # 2061903 Korean ECL and Canadian DSL

16. OTHER INFORMATION

CURRENT ISSUE DATE: May, 2018


PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: May, 2015

CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Section 8: Updated ACGIH-TLV for HF decomposition product
Section 15: Updated TSCA information

OTHER INFORMATION: HMIS Classification: Health – 2, Flammability – 1, Reactivity – 0


NFPA Classification: Health – 2, Flammability – 1, Reactivity – 0

DISCLAIMER:

National Refrigerants, Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and statements are
accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not
be valid where such product is used in combination with any other methods of use of the product and of the information referred to
herein are beyond the control of National Refrigerants. National Refrigerants expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.

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