Dichlorodifluoromethane

Description

A colorless, noncorrosive, and nonflammable gas that is used as a leak detecting agent and as a fire suppressant. Dichlorodifluoromethane was formerly used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant. Its use was banned in the late 20th century because of damage to atmospheric Ozone.

See also Chlorofluorocarbon.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Fluorocarbon-12; difluorodichloroethane; Freon 12; Genetron 12; Halon; Isotron 2

Other Properties

Soluble in ethanol and ether. Insoluble in water.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Composition	CCl2F2
CAS	75-71-8
Melting Point	-158
Density	1.5
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 120.9
Boiling Point	-29.8

Hazards and Safety

Overexposure to gas may cause dizziness, convulsions, coma and cardiac arrest due to asphyxiation.

The liquid may cause frostbite