Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Perfluorobutyl ethylene
CAS Number	19430-93-4
Formula	C6-H3-F9
Major Category	Other Chemicals
Synonyms	(Perfluorobutyl)ethene; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Nonafluoro-1-hexene; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Nonafluoro-1-hexene; Perfluorobutylethylene; 1-Hexene, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro-; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Nonafluorohexene; [ChemIDplus]
Category	Other Halogenated Compounds
Description	Colorless liquid with an ethereal odor;
Sources/Uses	Used as a solvent in the production of fluorine-containing polymers; [ACGIH]
Comments	Rats exposed to 10,000 ppm 6 hours per day for 28 days show mild changes to liver cells (cytoplasmic vacuolation). [ACGIH]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	No
TLV (ACGIH)	100 ppm
Vapor Pressure	238 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration	LC (mice) > 7,178 ppm/1h
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin	Hepatotoxin, Secondary
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