Tetrafluoroethylene
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Gas Cylinder
Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H220 |
Extremely flammable gas | Flammable gases |
H231 |
May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature | Flammable gases |
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H320 |
Causes eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H371 |
May cause damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P337 |
If eye irritation persists: |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P377 |
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
P381 |
In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Colorless, odorless gas.
| Boiling Point | -105.3°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 22800 mmHg at 70°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.519 at -105°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
4
2
3
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
ethylene tetrafluoride; perfluoroethylene; perfluoroethene; tetrafluoroethene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8301
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