Bromochlorodifluoromethane
Agent Name
Bromochlorodifluoromethane
CAS Number
353-59-3
Formula
C-Br-Cl-F2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
BCF; Chlorodifluobromometano [Spanish]; Chlorodifluoromonobromomethane; Daiflon 12B1; Dwufluorochlorobromometan [Polish]; Flugex 12B1; Fluorocarbon 1211; Freon 12B1; Halon 1211; Methane, bromochlorodifluoro-; R 12B1; [ChemIDplus] UN1974
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Liquefied compressed gas; [ICSC] Colorless liquefied gas; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in fire extinguishers and in the production of other halogenated compounds; [HSDB]
Comments
In confined space spill, may displace air and act as simple asphyxiant; Inhaling high concentrations increases risk for cardiac arrhythmias; Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; [ICSC] Acts as general anesthetic in rat inhalation studies; [RTECS] See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 200,000 ppm/15min
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: