SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #16627-68-2
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Flammable liquids (Category 3)
Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No
smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms : 1,1,2,2Tetrafluoro3(1,1,2,2tetrafluoroethoxy)propane, 2,2,3,3Tetrafluoro1(1,1,2,2tetrafluoroethoxy)
propane
Formula : C5H4F8O
Molecular Weight : 232.07 g/mol
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes while keeping eyes open. Seek
medical attention.
In case of skin contact
Wash thoroughly with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention.
If inhaled
Remove victim from source of exposure to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Seek
medical attention.
If swallowed
Do not induce vomiting. Give water to victim to drink. Seek medical attention.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcoholresistant
or polymer foam.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Wear selfcontained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards/decomposition of product
emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing fumes, vapors, mists or gas. Ventilate area.
Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage if safe to do so.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb spills on sand or vermiculite and place in closed container for disposal.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid prolonged use. Avoid all direct contact with material. Do not breathe dust or vapor. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Precautions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated
area.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Wear protective safety goggles or face shields tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
Hand/skin protection
Avoid all direct contact with product.
Wear chemicalresistant
gloves.
Wear protective clothing and boots.
After contact with skin, wash immediately.
Respiratory protection
Ensure adequate ventilation during use. Approved respiratory equipment must be used when airborne
concentrations are unknown or exceed the exposure limits.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance clear colorless liquid
Odour no data available
Odour Threshold no data available
Melting point/Freezing Point 94°C
Boiling Point 92°C
Flash Point 27°C-closed
cup
Evaporation Rate no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive limits no data available
Vapour pressure no data available
Relative Density 1.533
Solubility(ies) no data available
Partition coefficient: noctanol/
water no data available
Autoignition
temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
Viscosity no data available
Refractive Index no data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and metals.
Hazardous decomposition products
May evolve carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes skin irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOTsingle
exposure
May cause respiratory irritation
STOTrepeated
exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Exposure Routes
Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
May have harmful effects if inhaled or swallowed.
To the best of our knowledge, the health hazards of this material have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dissolve in or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped
with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all Federal, State and local laws.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Ethers, n.o.s.
3
UN3271 III
IMDG
Ethers, n.o.s.
3
UN3271 III
EMSNo:
FE,
SD
Marine Pollutant: No
IATA
Ethers, n.o.s.
3
UN3271 III
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 313.
New Jersey Right to Know Components
This product may contain a chemical on the New Jersey Right to Know Components List.
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
