Trifluoroacetonitrile
Agent Name
Trifluoroacetonitrile
CAS Number
353-85-5
Formula
C2-F3-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Acetonitrile, 2,2,2-trifluoro-; Acetonitrile, trifluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Liquefied gas; [MSDSonline]
Comments
In confined space spill, may displace air and act as simple asphyxiant; Evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; May cause irritation; Highly toxic by inhalation; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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