Hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene
Agent Name
Hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene
CAS Number
685-63-2
Formula
C4-F6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexafluorobuta-1,3-diene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4-hexafluoro-; [ChemIDplus] 1,3-Hexafluorobutadiene; Hexafluorobuta-1,3-diene; Hexafluorobutadiene-
1,3; Perfluoro-1,3-butadiene; Perfluorobuta-1,3-diene; Perfluorobutadiene-1,3; Perfluorobutadiene; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
UN3160
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless odorless gas; Compressed and liquefied; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
Comments
May cause asphyxia; Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite; Toxic by inhalation; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS] See "Hexachlorobutadiene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Liquefied gas, toxic, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: