Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: 2-Trifluoromethylpropene, min.97% (material sold in non-returnable cylinder)
CAS Registry Number: 374-00-5
Formula: CH3C(CF3)=CH2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organofluorine compounds
Synonym: 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-methyl-propene
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 374-00-5 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Extremely flammable. Exposure to high concentrations in the atmosphere may cause drowsiness, fatigue and
Emergency Overview:
confusion.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Product contains fluorine which under certain conditions of use, decomposition, or metabolism, may generate
Chronic Health Affects: fluoride ion, causing, nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth
structure, kidney and liver damage.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog, or foam.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and corrosive hydrogen fluoride.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable. No unusual fire or explosion hazards
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: The material is a gas at room temperature. If released, leave the area until the gas disperses.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: The material is stored in a cylinder.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clothing.
Ventilation: This product should only be handled in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: This product should only be handled in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: gas
Molecular Weight: 110.08
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 6-7°C
Vapor Pressure: 25 psia, 20°C
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with ignition sources
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, fluorinated by-products and organic fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Compressed gases, flammable, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 2.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1954
Shipping Name (IATA): Compressed gas, flammable, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 2.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1954
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A