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EC/CAS
690-39-1
Name of the chemical
Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-08-30
Product name
HFC-236fa
Chemical name
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane
CAS No.
690-39-1
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Company Information
company name
DuPont Fluoroproducts
Section 2
Potential health effects
Inhalation of high concentrations of HFC-236fa, such as those that may be achieved under conditions of abuse or inappropriate use, may cause adverse central nervous system and cardiac effects. The effects may include dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, weakness and unconsciousness, and in extreme cases the heart may become sensitized to Continued) epinephrine and may result in death without warning. HFC-236fa may cause frostbite if liquid or escaping vapor contacts the skin. HFC-236fa may cause "frostbite-like" effects if the liquid or escaping vapors contact the eyes. Ingestion is not considered a probable route of exposure for HFC-236fa. Carcinogenicity Information None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
