Trifluoromethane
Agent Name
Trifluoromethane
CAS Number
75-46-7
Formula
C-H-F3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Arcton 1; Carbon trifluoride; FC 23 (fluorocarbon); Fluoroform; Fluoryl; Freon 23; Freon F-23; Freon R 23; Genetron-23; Halocarbon 23; Methane, trifluoro-; Methyl trifluoride; Propellant 23; R 23 (halocarbon); Refrigerant 23; \
UN1984; UN3136; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless, odorless gas or liquefied gas; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a refrigerant, fire extinguishing agent, blowing agent for polyurethane foams, and intermediate in chemical production; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes narcosis at high concentrations; Cardiac sensitization is a potential complication of exposure; Deaths from sniffing abuse have been reported; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
35300 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: