R123 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety Data Sheet(SDS / MSDS) Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161) 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane CAS 306-83-2 UN 2517 Class 2.2, non-flammable non-toxic gas
1 Identification of the Substance and Supplier
1.1 Product Identifier
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese chemical name | Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161) |
| English Name | 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane |
| Trade name / synonyms | R123, Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161) Refrigerant |
| CAS No. | 306-83-2 |
| UN No. | 2517(1,1,1--2,2,2-Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161)(1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE)) |
| UN number | 22043 |
| Transport Hazard Classification | Class 2.2, non-flammable non-toxic gas |
| Molecular Formula | CHCl₂CF₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 152.91 g/mol |
| Recommended use | centrifugalchiller refrigerant,, blowing agent. |
| supply class | Industrial grade / Refrigerant grade / High-purity grade (available on request) |
1.2 Manufacturer / Supplier Details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Hubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| English Name | Hubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd. |
| Address | 302-3, Beihu Shengying Beihu Office Compound, Qingshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Postal code | 430080 |
| Telephone | 15056328442 |
| sales@zj-f.com | |
| Request a quote for | Contact our sales team for quotations, lead times and third-party test reports. |
1.3 Emergency Telephone Number
National chemical emergency hotline: +86-532-83889090 (24 h); supplier emergency telephone: +86 150 5632 8442.
2 Hazards Identification
2.1 GHS Classification
| Hazard Classification | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas under pressure | Liquefied gas, transported and stored in pressure cylinders or ISO tanks. |
| Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure(Health hazards) | Inhalation at high concentrations may cause central nervous system depression (narcotic effects) with dizziness, drowsiness and headache; very high concentrations may cause cardiac arrhythmia. |
| Flammable gas (where applicable) | ASHRAE Safety Classification B1(Low, Non-flammable, Slightly higher than A1), Spillage confined space flammable mixture. |
Note: frostbite from liquid contact with skin or eyes is a physical cryogenic injury; GHS has no separate frostbite hazard class.
2.2 GHS Label Elements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Pictogram | steel cylinder, Exclamation mark |
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
- H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
- P102 Read and understand all safety precautions before handling.
- P261 Avoid breathing gas.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312 Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell.
- P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
2.3 Other Hazards
- Non-flammable,, Colourless and transparent.
- or frostbite(physical cryogenic injury).
- Vapourheavier than air, low-lying areas and enclosedoxygen deficiency.
- HCFC classcontrolled, ODP = 0.02, oxygen.
3 Composition / Information on Ingredients
3.1 Substance / Mixture
this product.
3.2 Composition Information
| Component | CAS No. | Concentration (mass fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161)(R123) | 306-83-2 | ≥ 99.5%(Premium Grade ≥ 99.9%) |
3.3 Impurity Information
| Impurity | Premium Grade | First Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity( HCl ) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤ 5 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Evaporation Residue | ≤ 50 ppm | ≤ 100 ppm |
| Non-Condensable Gas(25 ℃, ) | ≤ 1.5 % | ≤ 1.5 % |
| Chloride test | Pass | Pass |
4 First-Aid Measures
4.1 Description of First-Aid Measures
General advice:. doctor Description.
Inhalation
- fresh air,.
- If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
- ( or, ).
- (CPR).
- Keep the patient warm and at rest, monitor closely and seek medical attention if needed.
Skin contact (frostbite)
- (37~40 ℃)frostbite Body Part,.
- (>40 ℃) or (, ).
- frostbite Body Part,.
- and,,.
- Cover the affected area with a sterile dressing and seek immediate medical attention.
Eye contact
- or 15.
- Body Part.
- Remove contact lenses before rinsing, if present and easy to do.
- doctor.
Ingestion
Not applicable. or, Ingestion.
4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Health Effects
- Inhalation: dizziness, drowsiness, headache,,; and cardiac arrhythmia.
- Skin contact: frostbite(,,, ).
- Eye contact: frostbite,,.
- decomposition products Inhalation: and;refrigerant decomposition products.
4.3 Notes to Physician
- Treat symptomatically, keep the airway clear and give oxygen if needed.
- cardiac arrhythmia.
- class(, ).
- frostbiteperfrostbite, 37~40 ℃, or.
- decomposition products(, ),,.
5 Fire-Fighting Measures
5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media
Non-flammable. Suitable extinguishing media, carbon dioxide,,,.
5.2 Specific Hazards Arising from the Substance
- steel cylinder,; or,.
- Value.
- and, High temperature or.
5.3 Hazardous Combustion Products
High temperaturedecomposition products: (HF), (HCl), carbon monoxide(CO), (COCl₂).
5.4 Advice for Firefighters
- Self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA),.
- Move containers from the fire area to open ground if safe to do so.
- Firefighting.
- Isolate the area and keep unauthorized personnel out.
- Spillage Liquefied gas,.
6 Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment
- Spillage,,.
- (SCBA),, Low temperatureprotective gloves.
- Approach from upwind.
- Spillage.
- or Spillage.
- Assign an emergency liaison and arrange external support.
6.2 Environmental Precautions
- or enclosed.
- Ventilate the area to disperse the gas.
- Spillageemissions, recovery.
- Avoid release to air, water and soil.
- Ozone-depleting substance, Spillageemissions.
6.3 Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean-Up
ventilation,. oxygen, asphyxiation. Spillagerecoveryrecovery.
- steel cylinder Spillage, steel cylinder, or Supplier.
- If recovery is not possible, dilute with water spray while preventing water contamination.
6.4 Reference
8 (Exposure controls / personal protection) 13 (Disposal).
Special warning:Vapourlow-lying areasenclosedoxygen deficiency. enclosed or low-lying areasoxygen(≥ 19.5%),.
7 Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling
- enclosed, ventilation or.
- Operators must be trained, follow procedures and hold the required certification.
- Spillage.
- and, oxygen.
- steel cylinder,,,,.
- Accidental release measures equipment.
- No smoking, eating or drinking in the workplace.
- frostbite.
- steel cylinder, tightness.
7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage, including Incompatibilities
- Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
- steel cylinder, and,,, and.
- and oxygen, and (,, )Flammable,.
- and, Low 0.05 MPa.
- Accidental release measures equipment,.
- Apply two-person receiving and custody control.
- Filling Ratio: ≤ 1.1 kg/L.
7.3 Specific End Use(s)
use,. HCFC C I controlled, existing installed baseunit servicing and.
8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
8.1 Occupational Exposure Limits
ACGIH TLV-TWA 1000 ppm;.
Prepared in accordance with GBZ 2.1-2019"Occupational exposure limits 1: ", Occupational exposure limits,.
8.2 Monitoring Methods
Gas chromatography(GC-FID or GC-MS);;.
8.3 Engineering Controls
- enclosed, ventilation or.
- Provide safety showers and eyewash stations.
- Spillage.
- Use explosion-proof electrical equipment.
8.4 Personal Protective Equipment
| Body Part | Protection Required |
|---|---|
| Respiratory protection | (Low)Protection;Higher(Vapour / ); or, Self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA). |
| Eye protection | Protection; or Protection or /, frostbite. |
| Protection | protective gloves;Low temperature(, ). |
| Protection | Wear standard work clothing; wear cold-protective clothing when handling liquid. |
| Other | Inhalation at high concentrations;, or Other. |
8.5 Hygiene Measures
- Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin after work.
- Maintain good personal hygiene.
- Provide eyewash stations and emergency showers at the workplace.
9 Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid (at atmospheric pressure) |
| Odor | Faint ethereal odour |
| Boiling Point (101.3 kPa) | 27.8 ℃ |
| Freezing Point | -107 ℃ |
| Critical Temperature | 183.7 ℃ |
| Critical Pressure | 3.67 MPa |
| Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute) | approx. 0.092 MPa |
| Liquid Density(25 ℃) | 1463 kg/m³ |
| Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃) | approx. 5.7 kg/m³ |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point) | approx. 170 kJ/kg |
| Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃) | approx. 0.98 kJ/(kg K) |
| Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa) | approx. 0.66 kJ/(kg K) |
| Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.078 W/(m K) |
| Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃) | approx. 0.43 mPa s |
| Surface Tension(25 ℃) | approx. 14.9 mN/m |
| Water Solubility(25 ℃) | Slightly soluble |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | Not applicable (non-flammable) |
| Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%) | None (non-flammable) |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | 0.02 |
| GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5) | 77 |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | approx. 1.3 years |
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | B1(Low, Non-flammable, Slightly higher than A1) |
| UN Transport | 1,1,1--2,2,2-Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161)(1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE) |
| UN number(CN) | 22043 |
9.2 Other Safety Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| ASHRAE Safety Classification | B1(Low, Non-flammable, Slightly higher than A1) |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | approx. 11.8 years |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | per IPCC, and OH. |
| Decomposition temperature | > 250 ℃ (controlled High temperature). |
10 Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Chemically stable at ambient temperature and pressure.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
- High temperature(> 250 ℃), (HF), (HCl), carbon monoxide(CO), (COCl₂).
- and, High temperature or.
- and oxygenoxygen.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid
High temperature, open flames, heat source, steel cylinder,.
10.5 Incompatible Materials
(,,,, ), oxygen.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products
(HF), (HCl), carbon monoxide(CO), (COCl₂), Other /.
10.7 Hazardous Polymerization
No polymerisation occurs.
11 Toxicological Information
11.1 Acute Toxicity
Inhalation LC50(4 hours)approx. 20,000 ppm; and cardiac arrhythmia.
11.2 Skin Corrosion / Irritation
frostbite,. GHS class: Skin corrosion / class(frostbite).
11.3 Serious Eye Damage / Irritation
frostbite.
11.4 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization
. testingdata.
11.5 Germ Cell Mutagenicity
testing(Ames testing, testing, testing).
11.6 Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity. IARC;ACGIH A4 class( class class);EPA D ( class class).
11.7 Reproductive Toxicity
testing Reproductive toxicity, class Reproductive toxicitydata.
11.8 STOT - Single Exposure
- narcotic effects(Category 3): Inhalation at high concentrations central nervous system depression, dizziness, drowsiness, headache,.
- cardiac arrhythmia, or.
11.9 STOT - Repeated Exposure
Low. Inhalationtesting.
11.10 Aspiration Hazard
Inhalation, Inhalation at high concentrations central nervous system depression. decomposition products(, ).
12 Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
| Test Species | Endpoint & Result |
|---|---|
| class Acute toxicity | 96 h LC50 > 100 mg/L( classLow) |
| class Acute toxicity | 48 h EC50 > 100 mg/L |
| class | 72 h EC50 > 100 mg/L |
12.2 Persistence and Degradability
- Main and, Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. approx. 11.8 years.
- Biodegradability: not readily biodegradable.
- Hydrolysis: not readily hydrolysed at ambient temperature.
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential
log P Low, Low(Low log P = 4.5).
12.4 Mobility in Soil
Water SolubilityLow,..
12.5 PBT and vPvB Assessment
PBT(Persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity)/ vPvB(Very persistent and very bioaccumulative).
12.6 Other Adverse Environmental Effects
- Ozone depletion potential (ODP)(ODP): 0.02(Relative CFC-11 = 1).
- Global warming potential (GWP)(GWP, 100 years): 77(Relative CO₂ = 1).
- Large releases affect the ozone layer and global warming; strictly control emissions and prioritise recovery.
- "Montreal Protocol"controlled Ozone-depleting substance(HCFC class),.
13 Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste Treatment Methods
| Waste Type | Disposal Method |
|---|---|
| Product / residue | emissions. recovery,;recovery Danger;High temperature,., or. |
| Packaging | steel cylinder Supplier or, or;steel cylinder, per Danger. |
13.2 Disposal Precautions
- Regulations, "".
- Protection( 8 ).
- Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent asphyxiation.
- Disposal,.
- Disposal Ozone-depleting substance Regulations.
14 Transport Information
14.1 UN Number
2517(1,1,1--2,2,2-Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161)(1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE))
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 1,1,1--2,2,2-Fluoroethane(Refrigerant R 161) |
| English | 1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE |
14.3 Transport Hazard Class
Class 2.2, non-flammable non-toxic gas
14.4 Packing Group
Not applicable( 2 class Packing group).
14.5 Transport Labels
- Main Hazard: Flammable.
- Hazard:.
14.6 Packaging Method
- (steel cylinder), steel cylinder GB 5099"".
- Packaging: 250kg, ISO ISO tank.
- Filling Ratio: ≤ 1.1 kg/L.
- steel cylinder Storage and Transport,.
14.7 Special Precautions by Transport Mode
| Transport Mode | Special Requirements |
|---|---|
| Transport(GB/T 12268) | Transport DangerTransport;steel cylinder;steel cylinder,,;Transport,;per,. |
| Transport(Danger Transport) | Transport, steel cylinder or. |
| Transport(IMDG ) | UN 2517, Class 2.2, non-flammable non-toxic gas;Marine pollutant:; class: A( or ). |
| Transport(ICAO/IATA DGR) | UN 2517, Class 2.2, non-flammable non-toxic gas; / Transport(Packaging). |
14.8 Transport Precautions
- and oxygen,,.
- Transport Accidental release measures equipment.
- Transport,.
- Transport,, High temperature.
- Keep away from ignition sources, heat and high-temperature areas during stops.
- Vehicles must be fitted with exhaust flame arresters.
- steel cylinder.
15 Regulatory Information
15.1 Chinese Regulations
- Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals (State Council Decree No. 591)
- Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 edition): listed
- GB 30000 series: GHS classification and labelling
- GB/T 16483-2008: SDS preparation standard
- GBZ 2.1-2019: occupational exposure limits for chemical agents
- ""(TSG 23-2021)
- "Danger Transport": Danger Transport
- Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the PRC: greenhouse gas controls
- "": and Danger
- GHS( class) 8
- "Ozone-depleting substance": R123 controlled Ozone-depleting substance
- "controlled Ozone-depleting substance": HCFC-123
15.2 International Regulations
- EU REACH Regulations(EC 1907/2006) and CLP Regulations(EC 1272/2008)
- EU F-Gas Regulations(EC 517/2014): control
- EPA SNAP / OSHA HCS 2012 / DOT 49 CFR
- ADR/RID /Danger Transport;IMDG Code;IATA DGR Transport
16 Other Information
16.1 References
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC)
- NOAA CAMEO Chemicals Database
- PubChem Compound Database
- ASHRAE Handbook — Refrigeration Systems and Applications
- GB/T 16483-2008"Description Value Item"
- GB 30000 " class"
- "Montreal Protocol"Kigali Amendmentapprox.
16.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
|---|---|
| SDS / MSDS | Description / Description |
| GHS | class |
| CAS | (No.) |
| UN | (UN number) |
| ODP | Ozone depletion potential (ODP) |
| GWP | Global warming potential (GWP) |
| LC50 | LC50 |
| LD50 | LD50 |
| TLV-TWA | TLV-TWA |
| PEL | Permissible exposure limit |
| SCBA | Self-contained breathing apparatus |
| PBT | Persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity |
| vPvB | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative |
| HCFC | HCFC |
| ODS | Ozone-depleting substance |
| HFO | HFO |
| A2L | Low, Flammable(ASHRAE 34 / ISO 817) |
| A3 | Low, Flammable(ASHRAE 34 / ISO 817) |
16.3 Disclaimer
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Prepared in accordance with GB/T 16483-2008 GHS Prepared by,,., Specification or. Regulations, Protection. Description or, Prepared by. data Regulations,.
| Reviewed by: | Approved by: | Hubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd.
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