General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Freon 113; Fluorocarbon 113; 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW oaarance: clear, colorless liquid. Caution! May cause eye irritation. Vapor reduces oxygen avi:iable for breathing. May cause dermatitis. May cause central nervous system effects. May ca: .2 cardiac disturbances. This is a CFC substance which destroys ozone in the upper atrzusphere. Destruction of the ozone layer can lead to increased ultraviolet radiation which, with excass exposure to sunlight, can lead to an increase in skin cancer and eye cataracts. Target Organs: Heart, central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. May cause conjunctivitis. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Inttalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Vapor reduces oxygen sacelable for breathing. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause heart disturbances, co’ ibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. hite.//fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/26370.htm Page 2 of 6" Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.