1,1,2-Trifluoroethane

Agent Name
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane
CAS Number
430-66-0
Formula
C2-H3-F3
Major Category
Solvents
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
FC 143; R 143; Ethane, 1,1,2-trifluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3161
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless gas; Boiling point = 5 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes acute pulmonary edema and other changes of the liver, kidney, ureter, and bladder in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of guinea pigs and rabbits; [RTECS] Highly flammable; Targets the liver and kidney; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane" and "1,1,1-Trifluoroethane."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rabbit) = 25,000 mg/m3/6hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Liquefied gas, flammable, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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