1-Bromo-2-fluoroethane
Agent Name
1-Bromo-2-fluoroethane
CAS Number
762-49-2
Formula
C2-H4-Br-F
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2-Bromofluoroethane; 2-Fluoroethyl bromide; Ethane, 1-bromo-2-fluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
The bromine-containing fluorocarbons are used in fire extinguishers; [HSDB]
Comments
LCLo (rat) = 11 ppm in a 4-hour exposure that causes seizures or lowering of the seizure threshold; [RTECS] Fluorocarbon refrigerants cause confusion and CNS depression in animals exposed to high concentrations; [HSDB] An irritant; Danger through skin absorption; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; [MSDSonline] See "Dibromomethane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 11 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: