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Chlorodifluorobromomethane or Refrigerant gas R 12B1

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1974
Hazard class
2.2
Packing group
—
ERG guide
ERG 126
Special provisions
SP T50
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Chlorodifluorobromomethane or Refrigerant gas R 12B1


Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF), also referred to by the code numbers Halon 1211 and Freon 12B1, is a haloalkane with the chemical formula CF2ClBr. It is used for fire suppression, especially for expensive equipment or items that could be damaged by the residue from other types of extinguishers. It is stored as a liquid under pressure and vaporizes when discharged to suppress fires. The use of halons, including Halon 1211, has decreased over time due to their adverse impact on the ozone layer Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 21.10.2026)

CAS-Number

353-59-3

Flash Point

—

Boiling Point

-3.7 ° C

Emergency Response Guide No. 126

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

2.2
Non-toxic, non-flammable gases

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1974

(5) Packing Group Help

—

(6) Labels Help

Non-toxic, non-flammable gases (2.2)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
T50

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions306see 49 CFR §173.306
(8B) Non-bulk304see 49 CFR §173.304
(8C) Bulk314, 315see 49 CFR §173.314, 315

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail75 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only150 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(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.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.