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| Hexafluoroacetone | CAS 684-16-2 | ||
| (CF3)2CO | RTECS UC2450000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Hexafluoro-2-propanone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanone; HFA; Perfluoroacetone |
DOT ID & Guide 2420 125 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL�: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.79 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless gas with a musty odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.] |
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MW: 166.0 |
BP: -18°F |
FRZ: -188°F |
Sol: Reacts |
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VP: 5.8 atm |
IP: 11.81 eV |
RGasD: 5.76 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Nonflammable Gas, but highly reactive with water & other substances, releasing heat. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, acids [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air); reacts with moisture to form a highly acidic sesquihydrate.] |
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Measurement Methods None available |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact/Frostbite Eyes: Prevent eye contact/Frostbite Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation Provide: Frostbite |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Frostbite Skin: Frostbite Breathing: Respiratory support |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, respiratory system; pulmonary edema; liquid: frostbite; in animals: teratogenic, reproductive effects; kidney injury | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys, reproductive system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |