Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-45-6
Name of the chemical
Chlorodifluoromethane
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
2.1
Revision date
2014-06-23
Product name
DuPont FREON 22 Refrigerant
Product name
DuPont FREON 22 Refrigerant
Identification on the label/Trade name
FREON 22
Product Synonyms
CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
CAS No.
75-45-6
Manufacturer Name
E.I. du Pont Canada Company
Emergency telephone
1-800-441-3637
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Company Information
company name
E.I. du Pont Canada Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
Potential health effects
Skin Chlorodifluoromet hane (HCFC-22) : Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Eyes Chlorodifluoromet hane (HCFC-22) : Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Inhalation Chlorodifluoromet hane (HCFC-22) : Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may cause death without warning 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.