Difference between revisions of "Dichlorotetrafluoroethane"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, noncorrosive, and nonflammable gas used as a solvent and fire | + | A colorless, noncorrosive, and nonflammable gas used as a solvent and fire suppressant. Dichlorotetrafluoroethane was formerly used as an air conditioner fluid and a refrigerant. Its use was banned in the late 20th century because of damage to atmospheric [[ozone]]. |
See [[chlorofluorocarbon]]. | See [[chlorofluorocarbon]]. | ||
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fluorocarbon-114; Freon 114; tetrafluorodichloroethane; cryofluorane; Frigen 114; Arcton 114; refrigerant 114 | fluorocarbon-114; Freon 114; tetrafluorodichloroethane; cryofluorane; Frigen 114; Arcton 114; refrigerant 114 | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Overexposure of gas may cause dizziness, convulsions, coma and cardiac arrest due to asphyxiation. | ||
| + | * Liquid may cause frostbite or burns. | ||
| + | * Sigma Aldrich: [https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/aldrich/295248 SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water. | Soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water. | ||
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| − | | -94 | + | | -94 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.53 | + | | 1.53 g/ml |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 21 July 2022
Description
A colorless, noncorrosive, and nonflammable gas used as a solvent and fire suppressant. Dichlorotetrafluoroethane was formerly used as an air conditioner fluid and a refrigerant. Its use was banned in the late 20th century because of damage to atmospheric Ozone.
See Chlorofluorocarbon.
Synonyms and Related Terms
fluorocarbon-114; Freon 114; tetrafluorodichloroethane; cryofluorane; Frigen 114; Arcton 114; refrigerant 114
Risks
- Overexposure of gas may cause dizziness, convulsions, coma and cardiac arrest due to asphyxiation.
- Liquid may cause frostbite or burns.
- Sigma Aldrich: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | CClF2CClF2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 76-14-2 |
| Melting Point | -94 C |
| Density | 1.53 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 170.92 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3092 |
| Boiling Point | 3.55 |