International Chemical Safety Cards
|
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE
|
ICSC: 0079
|
I
M
P
O
R
T
A
N
T
D
A
T
A
|
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on heating or
on burning
producing toxic and corrosive fumes including phosgene and hydrogen chloride.
Reacts violently with aluminium, manganese and their alloys, alkalis, strong oxidants, acetone and zinc.
Attacks natural rubber.
Mixtures of 1,1,1-trichloroethane with potassium or its alloys are shock sensitive. Reacts slowly with water releasing corrosive hydrochloric acid.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 350 ppm; 1910 mg/m3 (as TWA); 450 ppm; 2460 mg/m3 (as STEL) (ACGIH 1994-1995).
OSHA PEL: TWA 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: C 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3) 15-minute See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
NIOSH IDLH: 700 ppm
|
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour and
by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
The substance may cause effects on the heart and central nervous system, kidneys and liver
, resulting in cardiac disorders and respiratory failure.
Exposure at high level may result in death.
Medical observation is indicated.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the liver.
|
|
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
|
Boiling point: 74°C
Melting point: -30°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.34
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 13.3
|
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Flash point: see Notes°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 537°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 8-16
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.49
|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
|
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to air and ground water.
|
|
N O T E S
|
Combustible vapour/air mixtures difficult to ignite, may be developed under certain conditions.
The substance burns only in excess oxygen or if a strong source of ignition is present.
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Aerothene, Algylen, Trichloran, Chlorylen, Genklene, Chlorothene NU, Chlorothene VG, and Solvent 111 are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-721
NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
ICSC: 0079
|
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE
|
|
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
|
|
|