☣️ UN 1018 • CLASS 2

Chlorodifluoromethane

Placard: Non-Flammable Gas. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.

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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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Quick details
UN 1018
Class: 2
Placard type: Non-Flammable Gas
ERG: Guide 126 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 126: initial isolation 100m in all directions; protect from heat and fire sources; ventilate enclosed areas
Chemical & Response Details
Also known asHCFC-22R-22Freon 22DifluoromonochloromethaneCHClF2
CAS Number75-45-6
AppearanceColorless gas with a faint, sweetish odor. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas under its own vapor pressure.
Flash PointNot applicable (non-flammable gas)
Boiling Point-40.8C (-41.4F)
Vapor Density3.0 (heavier than air)
Water ReactivityNo significant reaction with water
ExtinguishingNot applicable (non-flammable gas); use water spray to cool containers
PPE⚠️ Level B minimum in confined spaces; SCBA if leak or confined area; thermal gloves for frostbite protection
IsolationERG 126: initial isolation 100m in all directions; protect from heat and fire sources; ventilate enclosed areas
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
  • Some may burn but none ignite readily.
  • Containers may explode when heated.
  • Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
  • 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.
First actions (field-minded)
  • CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
  • Keep unauthorized personnel away.
  • Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
  • Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
  • Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
  • Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
  • Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile).
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UN 1018 — Chlorodifluoromethane
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1018 Product: Chlorodifluoromethane Class 2 / Non-Flammable Gas / ERG 126 PPE: Level B minimum in confined spaces; SCBA if leak or confined area; thermal gloves for frostbite protection ISOLATION: ERG 126: initial isolation 100m in all directions; protect from heat and fire sources; ventilate enclosed areas ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO

Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.

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=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 1018 — Chlorodifluoromethane Class: 2 | Placard: Non-Flammable Gas | ERG Guide: 126 Appearance: Colorless gas with a faint, sweetish odor. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas under its own vapor pressure. Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water Extinguishing: Not applicable (non-flammable gas); use water spray to cool containers PPE: Level B minimum in confined spaces; SCBA if leak or confined area; thermal gloves for frostbite protection Isolation: ERG 126: initial isolation 100m in all directions; protect from heat and fire sources; ventilate enclosed areas — Key Hazards — • Some may burn but none ignite readily. • Containers may explode when heated. • Ruptured cylinders may rocket. — First Actions — • CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper • Keep unauthorized personnel away. • Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1018 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.

SMS (short)
UN1018 Chlorodifluoromethane Cls2 ERG126 | ERG 126: initial isolation 100m in all directions; protect from heat and fire so | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1018SMS / 160 CHAR

Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.

⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1018
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Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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FAQ

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. 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.

CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.

Level B minimum in confined spaces; SCBA if leak or confined area; thermal gloves for frostbite protection

No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 126 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.