Ethylene fluorohydrin
Agent Name
Ethylene fluorohydrin
CAS Number
371-62-0
Formula
C2-H5-F-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
2-Fluoro-1-ethanol; 2-Fluoroethanol; Ethanol, 2-fluoro-; TL 741; beta-Fluoroethanol; [ChemIDplus] UN3384
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as rodenticide, insecticide, and acaricide (not used in the US); [HSDB]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes convulsions; [RTECS] Treatment of poisoning is for monofluoroacetate and related compounds; Teratogenic in high-dose rat studies; [HSDB] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Sodium fluoroacetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
21.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 200 mg/m3/10min
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic by inhalation liquid, flammable, n.o.s. (Inhalation Hazard Zone B)." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: