Hexafluoroacetone |
Synonyms & Trade Names Hexafluoro-2-propanone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanone; HFA; Perfluoroacetone |
CAS No. 684-16-2 |
RTECS No. UC2450000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2420 125 |
Formula(CF3)2CO |
Conversion 1 ppm = 6.79 mg/m3 |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL†: none |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless gas with a musty odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.] |
MW: 166.0 |
BP: -18°F |
FRZ: -188°F |
Sol: Reacts |
VP: 5.8 atm |
IP: 11.81 eV |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
RGasD: 5.76 |
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| Nonflammable Gas, but highly reactive with water & other substances, releasing heat. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, acids [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air); reacts with moisture to form a highly acidic sesquihydrate.] |
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 |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys, reproductive system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact/Frostbite
Eyes: Prevent eye contact/Frostbite
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Frostbite wash |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Frostbite
Skin: Frostbite
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1057
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