| Agent Name |
Hexafluoropropylene |
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| CAS Number |
116-15-4 |
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| Formula |
C3-F6 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-; Hexafluoropropene; Hexafluoropropylene; Hexfluoropropylene; Perfluoro-1-propene; Perfluoropropene; Perfluoropropylene; Propene, hexafluoro-; Propylene, hexafluoro-; Hexafluoropropylene compressed or Refrigerant gas R1216; UN1858; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aliphatics |
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| Description |
An odorless, colorless, noncombustible gas that can act as a simple asphyxiant; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
About 90% is used as a monomer in closed systems to produce fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, and fluorolubricants; About 10% is used to produce replacement chlorofluorocarbons; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Produces acute tubular necrosis in experimental animals exposed to high concentrations; [HSDB] A respiratory tract irritant; The kidney is the target organ; [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4900 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2000-3000 ppm/4H |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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: 1,1,2,3,3,3-HEXAFLUORO-1-PROPENE
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