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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
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Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2-DICHLORO-1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE  
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