1,2-Difluoroethane
Agent Name
1,2-Difluoroethane
CAS Number
624-72-6
Formula
C2-H4-F2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethane, 1,2-difluoro-; Ethylene difluoride; Freon 152; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Sources/Uses
Used for refrigeration and air conditioning; [HSDB]
Comments
See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
616 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 240,000 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: