Safety data for 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol
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Synonyms: beta,beta,beta-trifluoroethanol,
2,2,2-trifluoroethyl alcohol, TFE
Use:
Molecular formula: C2H3F3O
CAS No: 75-89-8
EINECS No: 200-913-6
Physical data
Appearance: liquid
Melting point: -43.5 C
Boiling point: 73 - 75 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure: 70 mm Hg at 25 C
Density (g cm-3): 1.391
Flash point: 29 C
Explosion limits: 5.5 - 42%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:
Stability
Stable. Flammable - note wide explosion limits. Moisture
sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids,
sodium, potassium.
Toxicology
Harmful in contact with the skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns. Severe irritant. Data sheet states "It is recommended
that continuous exposure to atmospheric concentrations
[of this material] greater than 5 ppm be avoided."
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ORL-RAT LD50 240 mg kg-1
IHL-RAT LC50 470 ppm/6h
SKN-RAT LD50 1680 mg kg-1
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R10 R21 R22 R34 R36 R37 R38.
Transport information
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UN No 1987. Packing group III. Hazard class 3.0.
Transport category 3.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, good ventilation.
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