| Agent Name |
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane |
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| Alternative Name |
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane |
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| CAS Number |
76-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C2-Cl2-F4 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1,2-dichloroethane; 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; 1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane; Arcton 114; Arcton 33; CFC 114; Criofluorano [INN-Spanish]; Cryofluorane; Cryofluoranum [INN-Latin]; Cryofluoranum [Latin]; Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-; Ethane, 1,2-dichlorotetrafluoro-; F 114; F 114 (halocarbon); FC 114; FKW 114; Fluorane 114; Fluorocarbon 114; Freon 114; Frigen 114; Frigiderm; Genetron 114; Genetron 316; Halocarbon 114; Ledon 114; Propellant 114; R 114; R 114 (halocarbon); Refrigerant 114; Ucon 114; sym-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane; [ChemIDplus] UN1958 |
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| Category |
Chlorofluorocarbons |
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| Description |
Colorless gas with a faint, ether-like odor at high concentrations; Note: A liquid below 38 degrees F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a propellant, refrigerant, and solvent. [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS." Possible frostbite from contact with liquid; [NIOSH] Potential acute effects are CNS depression, cardiac arrhythmias, and effects on the liver. [HSDB] |
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| Restricted |
See CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
1000 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
1000 ppm |
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| MAK |
1000 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
15000 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Cardiac sensitization has been induced with endogenous epinephrine at 50,000 to 800,000 ppm [Mullin et al. 1972; Reinhardt et al. 1971]. |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 720,000 ppm/30 min |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Other Poison |
Simple Asphyxiant |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2-DICHLORO-1,1,2,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
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