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EC/CAS
75-37-6
Name of the chemical
1,1-Difluoroethane
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2011-05-15
Product name
Difluoroethane
Product Synonyms
1,1-Difluoroethane; Ethylene fluoride; Ethylidene difluoride; Ethylidene fluoride; Ethene, 1,1-difluoro; R152a
CAS No.
75-37-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Various
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Gas or liquefied gas. Emergency overview DANGER! FLAMMABLE GAS. HIGH PRESSURE GAS. GAS/LIQUID MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from heat (<52°C/125°F). Use only with adequate ventilation. Extremely hazardous gas/liquid under pressure. Keep cylinder valve closed when the product is not used.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Inhalation of this product may cause dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, narcosis, nausea or asphyxiation. Skin Dermal contact with a rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes Liquid or rapidly evolving gas can cause burns similar to frostbite. Ingestion Since the product is a gas, it will probably be inhaled rather than ingested. Consider first the preventive measures in case of inhalation. Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available Medical conditions None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)
