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DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND ETHYLENE OXIDE MIXTURE, WITH NOT MORE THAN 12.5% ETHYLENE OXIDE |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 75-71-8
- 75-21-8
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none
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Ethylene oxide
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- DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
- ETHYLENE OXIDE
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
A colorless gaseous mixture at room conditions. Ethylene oxide diluted with dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) to eliminate flammability for use as a fumigant (Farm 365betÓéÀÖ). Ethylene oxide is a confirmed carcinogen. Shipped as a confined liquid under own vapor pressure. May asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Liquid contact may cause frostbite by evaporative cooling. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. CAUTION: Aerosols (UN1950) may contain a flammable propellant. (ERG, 2024)
Health Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning, especially when in closed or confined areas. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. (ERG, 2024)
Reactivity Profile
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND ETHYLENE OXIDE MIXTURE, WITH NOT MORE THAN 12.5% ETHYLENE OXIDE is nonflammable. Dilution reduce the reactivity of ethylene oxide in all aspects. Pure ethylene oxide is highly flammable and presents severe explosion hazard when exposed to flame. Has an autoignition temperature as low as 140°C in presence of rust. Rapid compression of the vapor mixed with air causes explosion. Vapor may be initiated into explosive decomposition in absence of air [Hess, L. G., et al., Ind. Eng. Chem., 1950, 42, p. 1251]. Metal fittings containing magnesium, copper or silver should be avoided because traces of acetylene in ethylene oxide can produce metal acetylides capable of detonating the vapor [MCA SD-38, 1971]. Polymerizes violently on contact with strong bases (alkali hydroxides, ammonia) or acids, amines, metallic potassium, oxides (aluminum oxide, iron oxide, rust), covalent halides (aluminum chloride, ferric chloride, tin(IV) chloride) [Gupta, A. K., J. Soc. Chem. Ind., 1949, 68, p. 179]. Violent reaction with m-nitroaniline, magnesium perchlorate, mercaptans, thiols, triethylamine [Bretherick, 5th ed., 1995, p. 316].
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE-Materials in this group, halogenated organics, are incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. Halogenated aliphatic compounds are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms in the molecule.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Halogenated Organic Compounds
- Epoxides
- Fluorinated Organic Compounds
- Polymerizable Compounds
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbents
listed below.
- Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
- Dirt/Earth
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical or CO2.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. Some of these materials, if spilled, may evaporate leaving a flammable residue. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Allow substance to evaporate. Ventilate the area. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical |
CAS Number |
State |
QS |
QC |
SL |
C3 |
TF |
TP |
RC |
TK |
RF |
Epoxy ethane (-70°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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>180 |
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Epoxy ethane (0°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Epoxy ethane (10% in HCFC) |
75-21-8 |
Vapor |
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>480 |
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Epoxy ethane (11°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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18 |
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Epoxy ethane (gaseous) |
75-21-8 |
Vapor |
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imm |
imm |
12 |
126 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Ethylene oxide (-70°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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>180 |
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Ethylene oxide (0°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Ethylene oxide (10% in HCFC) |
75-21-8 |
Vapor |
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>480 |
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Ethylene oxide (11°C, liquid) |
75-21-8 |
Liquid |
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18 |
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Ethylene oxide (gaseous) |
75-21-8 |
Vapor |
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imm |
imm |
12 |
126 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
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(DuPont, 2024)
First Aid
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: In case of contact with liquefied gas, only medical personnel should attempt thawing frosted parts. (ERG, 2024)
Physical Properties
Chemical Formula: |
- CCl2F2 (dichlorodifluoromethane)
- C2H4O (ethylene oxide)
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential:
10.56 eV
[From NPG: Ethylene oxide]
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH:
800 ppm
; A potential occupational carcinogen. [From NPG: Ethylene oxide]
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
Final AEGLs for Ethylene oxide (75-21-8)
Exposure Period |
AEGL-1 |
AEGL-2 |
AEGL-3 |
10 minutes |
NR |
80 ppm |
360 ppm |
30 minutes |
NR |
80 ppm |
360 ppm |
60 minutes |
NR |
45 ppm |
200 ppm |
4 hours |
NR |
14 ppm |
63 ppm |
8 hours |
NR |
7.9 ppm |
35 ppm |
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
Chemical |
ERPG-1 |
ERPG-2 |
ERPG-3 |
Ethylene Oxide (75-21-8)
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NA |
50 ppm |
500 ppm |
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
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Dichlorodifluoromethane; (Freon 12, CFC 12) (75-71-8)
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3000 ppm |
10000 ppm |
50000 ppm |
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Ethylene oxide; (Oxirane) (75-21-8)
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5 ppm |
45 ppm |
200 ppm |
LEL = 30000 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
CFC-12 |
75-71-8 |
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5000 pounds |
X |
U075 |
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Dichlorodifluoromethane |
75-71-8 |
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5000 pounds |
313 |
U075 |
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Ethylene oxide |
75-21-8 |
1000 pounds |
10 pounds |
10 pounds |
313 |
U115 |
10000 pounds |
Oxirane |
75-21-8 |
1000 pounds |
10 pounds |
10 pounds |
X |
U115 |
10000 pounds |
(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
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RELEASE |
THEFT |
SABOTAGE |
Chemical of Interest |
CAS Number |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Ethylene oxide; [Oxirane] |
75-21-8 |
1.00 % |
10000 pounds |
flammable |
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(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
Chemical Name |
CAS Number |
Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
Ethylene Oxide |
75-21-8 |
5000 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
- DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND ETHYLENE OXIDE MIXTURE, WITH NOT MORE THAN 12.5% ETHYLENE OXIDE
- ETHYLENE OXIDE AND DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE MIXTURE, WITH NOT MORE THAN 12.5% ETHYLENE OXIDE