tetrafluoroethylene
ethene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-
Identification
| Name | tetrafluoroethylene |
| CAS Number | 116-14-3 |
| EINECS | 204-211-0 |
| FDA UNII | OMW63Z518S |
| Molecular Formula | C2 F4 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.01561280 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.471F |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | tetrafluoroethylene |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 116-14-3 ; TETRAFLUOROETHENE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless gas (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 159 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-guinea pig LC50 116000 mg/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for tetrafluoroethylene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for tetrafluoroethylene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-
ethene, tetrafluoro-
ethylene, tetrafluoro-
fluoroplast 4
1,1,2,2-
tetrafluoroethene
1,1,2,2-
tetrafluoroethylene
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