HCFC-123

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may lead to death without warning. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.

Potential health effects

Skin 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- Liquid may cause: Irritation with discomfort or pain, redness or rash, itching trifluoroethane or swelling., Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.. Eyes 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- Liquid may cause: Irritation with discomfort, pain, redness, or visual trifluoroethane impairment. Inhalation 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may cause death without warning trifluoroethane symptoms, due to cardiac effects. Other symptoms potentially related to misuse or inhalation abuse are: Anaesthetic effects, Light-headedness, dizziness, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness, or unconsciousness, irregular heartbeat with a strange sensation in the chest, heart thumping, apprehension, feeling of fainting, dizziness or weakness. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Repeated exposure 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- Adverse effects from repeated inhalation may include: Liver effects trifluoroethane Target Organs 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- Liver Central nervous system trifluoroethane Carcinogenicity None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA, as a carcinogen.