Agent Name |
1,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethane |
CAS Number |
1649-08-7 |
Formula |
C2-H2-Cl2-F2 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
HCFC-132b; Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-; Dichlorodifluoroethane; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Chlorofluorocarbons |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Almost insoluble in water; Boiling point = 46-47 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
A potential substitute for some ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons; [HSDB] |
Comments |
An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include anesthesia, liver injury, and reproductive effects; An ozone depleter; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
340 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 20,000 ppm/4h |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2-DICHLORO-1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE
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