Absorption oscillator strengths and photoionisation cross-sections for CF3Cl from its ground state are reported. The molecular-adapted Quantum Defect Orbital (MQDO) method has been employed in the calculations. Partial differential oscillator strengths for the different Rydberg series that constitute the ionisation channels of CF3Cl as well as the photoionisation cross-sections, from its ground state are reported. The calculated cross-sections conform fairly well with experimental and theoretical values found in the literature. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier B.V.