| Agent Name |
Tetrafluoroethylene |
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| CAS Number |
116-14-3 |
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| Formula |
C2-F4 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethylene; Ethene, tetrafluoro-; Fluoroplast 4; Perfluoroethene; Perfluoroethylene; TFE; Tetrafluoroethene; Tetrafluoroethylene; Tetrafluoroethylene monomer; UN1081; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aliphatics |
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| Description |
Colorless, odorless gas; [ACGIH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce polytetrafluoroethylene polymers (Teflon); [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
In acute animal studies, causes kidney injury at concentrations of 2000 to 6000 ppm; In chronic animal studies, causes hepatic tumors and renal degeneration at 156 ppm and malignant liver and kidney tumors at 312 ppm; [ACGIH] A simple asphyxiant at high concentrations; [NJ-HSFS] Tetrafluoroethylene is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
2 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
24500 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 40,000 ppm/4H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Simple Asphyxiant |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
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