General Information
Revision date
1997-09-02
Product name
Hexafluorobenzene, 99%
Product Synonyms
Perfluorobenzene
CAS No.
392-56-3
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 10 deg C Danger! Highly flammable. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Inhalation: Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: Effects may be delayed.
