Halogenated hydrocarbons explosion hazard

Not to be Used Water, foam, carbon dioxide, or halogenated hydrocarbons Special Hazards of Combustion Products No data Behavior in Fire Reacts violently with water, forming flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. This product may spontaneously ignite in air Ignition Temperature No data Electrical Hazard Not pertinent Burning Rate Not pertinent. 

HAZARD RISK Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame can react with oxidizing materials explosion hazard when exposed to flame avoid contact with halogenated hydrocarbons, inorganic and organic nitrates ignition on contact with chromium trioxide forms... 

Halogenated hydrocarbons are stable compounds with low reactivity. The explosion hazard is low and reported cases are rare. These compounds, however, may react violently with alkali metals such as sodium or potassium and their alloys, or with finely divided magnesium, calcium, aluminum, or zinc. Explosions may occur when mixtures are either heated or subjected to impact. Violent reactions may occur with powerful oxidizers. 

Organic peroxides and hydroperoxides are generally unstable and can decompose spontaneously and explosively under thermal and mechanical stress. Such decomposition may be caused by shock, impact, friction, or the catalytic effect of impurities. To reduce hazards involved during transportation and handling, they are desensitized by the addition of inert inorganic solids or liquids like water, halogenated hydrocarbons. 

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