HazMat Tool — substance information
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Dichlorodifluoromethane or Refrigerant gas R 12
HMT 15 June 2026- UN / ID
- UN 1028
- Hazard class
- 2.2
- Packing group
- —
- ERG guide
- ERG 126
- Special provisions
- SP T50
- Source
- 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)
Dichlorodifluoromethane or Refrigerant gas R 12
Dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12) is a colorless gas popularly known by the genericized brand name Freon (as Freon-12). It is a chlorofluorocarbon halomethane (CFC) used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant. In compliance with the Montreal Protocol, its manufacture was banned in developed countries in 1996 and developing countries in 2010 due to its damaging effect on the ozone layer. Its only allowed usage is as a fire retardant in submarines and aircraft Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 21.10.2026)CAS-Number75-71-8 |
Flash Point— | Boiling Point-29.8 ° C |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 126 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class2.2Non-toxic, non-flammable gases |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| T50 |
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 306 | see 49 CFR §173.306 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 304 | see 49 CFR §173.304 |
| (8C) Bulk | 314, 315 | see 49 CFR §173.314, 315 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 75 kg |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 150 kg |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other | — |
Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage
This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.
| Hazard class | 8![]() | 7![]() | 6.1![]() | 5.2![]() | 5.1![]() | 4.3![]() | 4.2![]() | 4.1![]() | 3![]() | 2.3B![]() | 2.3A![]() | 2.2![]() | 2.1![]() | 1.6![]() | 1.5![]() | 1.4![]() | 1.3![]() | 1.1/1.2![]() |
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| Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility. | |
| May be loaded, transported, or stored together. | |
| May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions. |