1,1-Dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane

Agent Name
1,1-Dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
CAS Number
374-07-2
Formula
C2-Cl2-F4
Major Category
Solvents
1,1-Dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-2,2-dichloroethane; 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane; Dichlorotetrafluroethane; Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-; Ethane, 1,1-dichlorotetrafluoro-; Frigen 114A; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless gas; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Can be used as a refrigerant, solvent, and aerosol propellant; No report of commercial use in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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