2,3-Dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene
Agent Name
2,3-Dichlorohexafluoro-2-butene
CAS Number
303-04-8
Formula
C4-Cl2-F6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3-Dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutene-2; 2,3-Dichlorohexafluorobutene-2; CFC 1316; CFC 1316 mxx; DCHFB; 2,3-Dichlorohexafluorobut-2-ene; 2-Butene, 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-; 2-Butene, 2,3-dichlorohexafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Mildly irritating to rabbit skin; Positive results for skin sensitization in mice using local lymph node assay; [EPA TSCATS] Causes acute pulmonary edema in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of dogs; Causes ataxia and respiratory consolidation in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of monkeys; Causes general anesthesia, dyspnea, and cyanosis in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats and mice; [RTECS] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by inhalation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 16 ppm/4hr
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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