1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane
Agent Name
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane
Synonyms
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane; HFC 245fa; F 245fa; R 245fa; Propane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless compressed gas or liquefied gas with a slight ethereal odor; [CHEMINFO] Ether-like odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a blowing agent; [MSDSonline] Being developed to be used as a refrigerant and blowing agent; [AIHA]
Comments
Effects in high-dose animal studies include ataxia and respiratory depression; [MSDSonline]
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mice) = 150,000 ppm/2h
Explanatory Notes
ERG guide is for "Liquefied gas, flammable, n.o.s."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: