Tetrafluorohydrazine
Agent Name
Tetrafluorohydrazine
CAS Number
10036-47-2
Formula
F4-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Dinitrogen tetrafluoride; Hydrazine, tetrafluoro-; Perfluorohydrazine; Nitrogen fluoride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Hydrazines
Description
Colorless gas; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as an oxidizer in rocket fuels; [CAMEO]
Comments
Causes conjunctival irritation, cyanosis, and weight loss in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of guinea pigs (LC50 = 900 ppm/1hr); Causes convulsions and acute pulmonary edema in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of mice (LC50 = 440 mg/m3); Causes dyspnea and methemoglobinemia in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive, toxic, and irritating; [CAMEO] See "Hydrazine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 300 mg/m3/2hr
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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