Bromotrifluoroethylene
Agent Name
Bromotrifluoroethylene
CAS Number
598-73-2
Formula
C2-Br-F3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Bromotrifluoroethene; Trifluorobromoethylene; Trifluorovinyl bromide; Ethene, 1-bromo-1,2,2-trifluoro-; Ethene, bromotrifluoro-; Ethylene, bromotrifluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2419
Category
Other Monomers
Description
Colorless gas; Clear oily liquid if polymerized (available in different viscosities and densities); [CAMEO] Liquefied gas; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
BFE polymers: Used in inertial guidance systems; [Hawley]
Comments
A dangerous fire hazard; [Hawley] Highly flammable; May polymerize; Reacts with air; In confined space spill, may displace air and act as simple asphyxiant; Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; [CAMEO] Pyrophoric; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute tubular necrosis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 279 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: