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| Halothane | CAS 151-67-7 | ||
| CF3CHBrCl | RTECS KH6550000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-bromo-2-chloroethane; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-bromo-1-chloroethane |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL*: C 2 ppm (16.2 mg/m3) [60-minute] [*Note: REL for exposure to waste anesthetic gas.] | ||
| OSHA PEL: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 8.07 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Clear, colorless liquid with a sweetish, pleasant odor. [inhalation anesthetic] |
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MW: 197.4 |
BP: 122°F |
FRZ: -180°F |
Sol: 0.3% |
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VP: 243 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.87 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities May attack rubber & some plastics; sensitive to light. [Note: Light causes decomposition. May be stabilized with 0.01% thymol.] |
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Measurement Methods OSHA 29 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, analgesia, anesthesia; cardiac arrhythmias; liver, kidney damage; decreased audio-visual performance; in animals: reproductive effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, reproductive system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |