Agent Name |
Chloropentafluoroethane |
CAS Number |
76-15-3 |
Formula |
C2-Cl-F5 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
1-Chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethane; Chloropentafluoretano [Spanish]; Chloropentafluorethane [French]; Chloroperfluoroethane; F-115; FC 115; FKW 115; Fluorocarbon-115; Freon 115; Genetron 115; Halocarbon 115; Monochloropentafluoroethane; Pentafluorochloroethane; Pentafluoroethyl chloride; Perfluoroethyl chloride; Propellant 115; R 115; Refrigerant 115; [ChemIDplus] UN1020 |
Category |
Chlorofluorocarbons |
Description |
Colorless gas with a slight, ethereal odor; Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
CFC-115 has been used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
See "CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS"; Possible frostbite from contact with liquid; [ICSC] |
Restricted |
See CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
1000 ppm |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 4,880,000 mg/m3/4h |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Other Poison |
Simple Asphyxiant |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE
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