Hexafluoropropylene
Agent Name
Hexafluoropropylene
CAS Number
116-15-4
Formula
C3-F6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-; Hexafluoropropene; Hexafluoropropylene; Hexfluoropropylene; Perfluoro-1-propene; Perfluoropropene; Perfluoropropylene; Propene, hexafluoro-; Propylene, hexafluoro-; Hexafluoropropylene compressed or Refrigerant gas R1216; UN1858; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
An odorless, colorless, noncombustible gas that can act as a simple asphyxiant; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
About 90% is used as a monomer in closed systems to produce fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, and fluorolubricants; About 10% is used to produce replacement chlorofluorocarbons; [ACGIH]
Comments
Produces acute tubular necrosis in experimental animals exposed to high concentrations; [HSDB] A respiratory tract irritant; The kidney is the target organ; [ACGIH]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 ppm
Vapor Pressure
4900 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2000-3000 ppm/4H
ERPG-1
10 ppm
ERPG-2
50 ppm
ERPG-3
500 ppm
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: