Perfluorobutane
Agent Name
Perfluorobutane
CAS Number
355-25-9
Formula
C4-F10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Decafluorobutane; AI 700; CEA 410; Decafluorobutane; FC 3110; NC 100100; PF 5040; PFC 31-10; Perflubutane; Sonazoid; UNII-SE4TWR0K2C; Butane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-decafluoro-; Butane, decafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquefied gas; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
"Component of the echo contrast agent, BR14, which consists of perfluorobutane gas microbubbles." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
In confined space spill, may displace air and act as simple asphyxiant; [MSDSonline] See "Perfluoro compounds, C5-18."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Simple Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: