1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-chloroethane
Agent Name
1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-chloroethane
Alternative Name
HCFC-124a
CAS Number
354-25-6
Formula
C2-H-Cl-F4
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; F 124a; HCFC 124a; R 124a; Ethane, 1-chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorofluorocarbons
Description
Colorless, odorless gas; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as alternatives to CFCs in applications such as refrigerants, blowing agents, cleaning agents, and fire extinguishers; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 218,527 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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