| Agent Name |
Trifluoromethane |
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| CAS Number |
75-46-7 |
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| Formula |
C-H-F3 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Arcton 1; Carbon trifluoride; FC 23 (fluorocarbon); Fluoroform; Fluoryl; Freon 23; Freon F-23; Freon R 23; Genetron-23; Halocarbon 23; Methane, trifluoro-; Methyl trifluoride; Propellant 23; R 23 (halocarbon); Refrigerant 23;
UN1984; UN3136; [ChemIDplus]
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| Category |
Chlorofluorocarbons |
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| Description |
Colorless, odorless gas or liquefied gas; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a refrigerant, fire extinguishing agent, blowing agent for polyurethane foams, and intermediate in chemical production; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Causes narcosis at high concentrations; Cardiac sensitization is a potential complication of exposure; Deaths from sniffing abuse have been reported; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
35300 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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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: TRIFLUOROMETHANE
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