Comprehensive medication guide to Ethyl Chloride including estimated pricing, availability information, side effects, and how to find it in stock at your local pharmacy.
Estimated Insurance Pricing
Typically included in the cost of a medical procedure or office visit; most patients do not purchase Ethyl Chloride directly.
Estimated Cash Pricing
$30–$65 per bottle or can depending on formulation; primarily purchased by healthcare facilities through medical supply distributors like McKesson.
Medfinder Findability Score
55/100
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Ethyl Chloride (Chloroethane) is a vapocoolant skin refrigerant and topical anesthetic classified as an FDA-cleared prescription medical device. It is manufactured exclusively by Gebauer Company in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold under the brand name Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride.
Ethyl Chloride is used to provide temporary pain control for:
It is also used off-label for trigger point therapy, cosmetic procedures like dermal filler injections, and pediatric procedural pain management.
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When sprayed onto the skin, Ethyl Chloride rapidly evaporates, creating an immediate cooling effect on the skin surface. This rapid temperature drop decreases the initiation and conduction of impulses in surrounding sensory nerves, temporarily numbing the area and providing short-term pain relief lasting approximately 60 seconds per application.
For the spray and stretch technique used in myofascial pain management, the product is sprayed from 12–18 inches away in parallel sweeps over the affected muscle while the muscle is passively stretched.
Fine Stream Spray Bottle — spray
3.5 oz (100 mL) amber glass bottle
Medium Stream Spray Bottle — spray
3.5 oz (100 mL) amber glass bottle
Mist Spray Can — spray
3.9 oz aerosol can
Accustream 360 Fine Stream Can
Accustream 360 Medium Stream Can
Ethyl Chloride scores a 55 out of 100 on our findability scale, meaning it can be intermittently difficult to find. As a single-source product manufactured exclusively by Gebauer Company, any production delays or raw material issues can lead to temporary supply constraints. There is no active FDA shortage as of early 2025, but individual facilities may experience periodic availability gaps. Because this is classified as an FDA-cleared medical device rather than a traditional drug, it is typically stocked by medical supply distributors rather than retail pharmacies — making it harder for patients to locate on their own.
Use Medfinder to check real-time availability and find Ethyl Chloride near you.
Ethyl Chloride is typically used in clinical settings by a variety of healthcare professionals, including:
Since Ethyl Chloride is primarily used in-office by providers, patients typically do not need to obtain it themselves. Telehealth is generally not applicable for this product.
No, Ethyl Chloride is not a DEA-scheduled controlled substance. It is classified as an FDA-cleared prescription medical device (not a drug). However, it carries important safety warnings: it is highly flammable and must never be used near open flames or electrical cautery equipment. Additionally, intentional misuse by inhaling concentrated vapors can cause serious harm or death.
Ethyl Chloride should only be applied by a trained healthcare professional to minimize the risk of side effects.
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Gebauer's Pain Ease
A non-flammable vapocoolant spray by the same manufacturer. Can be used on intact skin, minor open wounds, and oral mucous membranes. Non-prescription.
Gebauer's Spray and Stretch
A non-flammable vapocoolant designed specifically for myofascial pain management and trigger point therapy.
EMLA Cream (Lidocaine/Prilocaine)
A topical anesthetic cream that numbs the skin. Requires 30–60 minutes to take effect but provides longer-lasting numbing.
CoolJect
A non-ethyl chloride, non-flammable, hazmat-free vapocoolant alternative for needle procedures.
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Ethyl Chloride is a niche but important medical device used by healthcare professionals for fast-acting topical pain control. As a single-source product from Gebauer Company, it can occasionally be difficult to find when supply chain issues arise. With a findability score of 55, patients and providers may encounter intermittent availability challenges.
If you're a healthcare provider struggling to stock Ethyl Chloride, consider reaching out to medical supply distributors like McKesson or McGuff, or explore non-flammable alternatives like Gebauer's Pain Ease. Patients undergoing procedures can ask their provider about which vapocoolant will be used.
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