VINYL FLUORIDE

halogenated, aliphatic 

FLUOROETHYLENE; MONOFLUOROETHYLENE; FLUOROETHENE; MONOFLUOROETHENE; VINYL FLUORIDE, INHIBITED; UN 1860; C2H3F

Emergency Overview 

Color:  colorless 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: gas

Odor:  faint odor, ether odor, sweet odor 

Health Hazards:  central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, suspect cancer hazard (in animals) 

Physical Hazards:  Flammable gas. May cause flash fire. Flash back hazard. Electrostatic charges may be generated by flow, agitation, etc. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or explode. 

Short Term:  cough, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, loss of coordination, blurred vision, unconsciousness 

Long Term:  cancer 

Short Term:  irritation, frostbite 

Long Term:  irritation 

Short Term:  frostbite, blurred vision 

Long Term:  no information is available 

Short Term:  ingestion of a gas is unlikely 

Long Term:  ingestion of a gas is unlikely 

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: Fluorides.

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. 

If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate medical attention. 

Contact with liquid: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. 

For inhalation, consider oxygen. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion hazard. Gas/air mixtures are explosive. The gas is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 

carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray. 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Let burn unless leak can be stopped immediately. For smaller tanks or cylinders, extinguish and isolate from other flammables. Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Evacuate if fire gets out of control or containers are directly exposed to fire. Evacuation radius: 500 meters (1/3 mile). Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking. 

oxides of carbon, hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride 

Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of water supplies and sewers. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Remove sources of ignition. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present. Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face For the gas: Eye protection not required, but recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

For the gas: Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid: Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing. 

Wear insulated gloves. 

butyl rubber 

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 10 ppm Any air-purifying half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. 25 ppm Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). 50 ppm Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 200 ppm Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 

alcohol, ether, acetone 

Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with heat, air, light or moisture and monitor inhibitor content. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 

oxidizing materials, 

VINYL FLUORIDE: OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard.

oxides of carbon, hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride 

Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Monitor inhibitor content. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

When tested in mice through inhalation exposure, it produced hemangiosarcomas in the liver and alveolar-bronchiolar adenomas in mice of each sex; mammary tumors in females and Harderian gland adenomas in males In rats, it produced hemangiosarcomas in the liver and Zymbal gland tumors in rats of each sex and an increased incidence of heptaocellular adenomas and carcinomas in females. 

VINYL FLUORIDE: In high concentrations, may cause asphyxiation resulting in loss of mobility and unconsciousness In lower concentrations, may cause narcotic effects resulting in dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and incoordination May also cause coughing, shortness of breath, blurred vision, and tremors.

VINYL FLUORIDE In one experiment with mice and rats, hemangiosarcomas of the liver, alveolar-bronchiolar adenomas, mammary tumors, Harderian gland adenomas, Zymbal gland tumors and increased incidences of hepatocellular adenomas and carcinomas were observed.

VINYL FLUORIDE Rapid evaporation of liquid may cause frostbite, redness, pain, and irritation.

VINYL FLUORIDE May result in dermatitis.

VINYL FLUORIDE Rapid evaporation of liquified gas may cause frostbite, redness, pain, and blurred vision.

VINYL FLUORIDE No data available.

VINYL FLUORIDE: Ingestion of a gas is unlikely If liquid is swallowed, frostbite damage to the lips, mouth and mucous membranes may occur.

VINYL FLUORIDE Ingestion of a gas is unlikely.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. D001. D003. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): 

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Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

No classification assigned. 

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