Fluorotrichloromethane
Synonyms & Trade Names
Freon® 11, Monofluorotrichloromethane, Refrigerant 11, Trichlorofluoromethane, TrichloromonofluoromethanePhysical Description
Colorless to water-white, nearly odorless liquid or gas (above 75°F).Molecular Weight
137.4Boiling Point
75°FFreezing Point
-168°FSolubility
(75°F): 0.1%Vapor Pressure
690 mmHgIonization Potential
11.77 eVSpecific Gravity
1.47 (Liquid at 75°F)Flash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NARelative Gas Density
4.74Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium & lithium shavings; granular bariumExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
incoordination, tremor; dermatitis; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest; asphyxia; liquid: frostbiteTarget Organs
Skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division