International Chemical Safety Cards

PERFLUOROISOBUTYLENE ICSC: 1216
PERFLUOROISOBUTYLENE
Octafluoroisobutylene
1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-1-propene
Octafluoro-sec-butene
C4F8
Molecular mass: 200.0
CAS # 382-21-8
RTECS # UD1800000
ICSC # 1216
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

INHALATION Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.

EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).


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ICSC: 1216 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

PERFLUOROISOBUTYLENE ICSC: 1216

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS GAS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 0.01 ppm; 0.082 mg/m3 (ceiling values) (ACGIH 1993-1994).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the respiratory tract. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema (see Notes). Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 7°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
This substance is formed as a by-product in tetrafluoroethylene production and during thermal degradation of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE/Teflon(R)) at approximateley 425°C. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1216 PERFLUOROISOBUTYLENE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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