2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
Agent Name
2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
CAS Number
75-88-7
Formula
C2-H2-Cl-F3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-chloroethane; 1,1,1-Trifluoroethyl chloride; 1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; 2,2,2-Trifluorochloroethane; CFC 133a; FC 133a; Forane 133a; Freon 133a; Genetron 133a; HCFC 133a; R 133a; Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane; Ethane, 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoro-; Chlorotrifluoroethane; [ChemIDplus] UN1983
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
A colorless gas; Shipped as a liquid under its own vapor pressure; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a blowing agent, refrigerant, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
In confined space spill, may displace air and act as simple asphyxiant; Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; "Exposure at high level may result in unconsciousness." [ICSC] Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 150,000 ppm/1h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: