Dichlorotrifluoroethane
Agent Name
Dichlorotrifluoroethane
CAS Number
34077-87-7
Formula
C2-H-Cl2-F3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethane, dichlorotrifluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless gas; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
HCFCs: Used as refrigerants, blowing agents, cleaning agents, and fire extinguishing agents (CFC alternatives); [HSDB]
Comments
See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: