Methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether
Agent Name
Methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Propane, 2-(difluoromethoxymethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-; [ChemIDplus] VF-45 (TM) HFE-Based Cleaning Fluid, VOL-0570A; [3M MSDS]
Category
Halogenated Ethers
Description
Clear colorless liquid with a mild ethereal odor; [3M MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a cleaning solvent; [3M MSDS]
Comments
Perfluorobutyl methyl ether (Mixed Isomers), also known as Hydrofluoroether-7100 (HFE-7100), is a mixture of approximately 40% methyl nonafluorobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-07-6) and 60% methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-08-7); Causes eye irritation; [OSHA] A mixture of 20-80% methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-08-7) and methyl nonafluorobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-07-6); Not expected to cause significant skin or eye irritation; [3M MSDS]
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
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Processes
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