Description
The applications of R22 are being phased out in developed countries due to the compound’s ozone depletion potential (ODP) and high global warming potential (GWP), although global use of R-22 continues to increase because of high demand in developing countries. R-22 is a versatile intermediate in industrial organofluorine chemistry, e.g. as a precursor to tetrafluoroethylene. R-22 cylinders are colored light green.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS Number : 000075-45-6
EINECS No. : 200-871-9
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT : CAS No. R Phrases
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC 22) : 000075-45-6 R59
| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Appearance | Liquefied, colorless gas |
| Odor | Ether like (slight) |
| Physical state | Gas at normal temperature and pressure |
| Melting point | – 160.0 °C |
| Boiling point | – 40.8 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 6805 mm Hg at 20°C |
| Solubility in water | Slightly soluble |
| Solubility in other | Soluble in hydrocarbon solvents and alcohols |
| Specific gravity | 1.21 |
| Vapor density | 3.03 |
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION OF RAFRON R22
Effect on effluent treatment: Discharges of the product will enter the atmosphere and will not result in long term aqueous contamination.
Persistence and degradation: Has Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1500
(relative to a value of 1 for carbon dioxide at 100 years).
