| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | octafluorocyclobutane | CAS No. | 115-25-3 |
| Synonyms | perfluorocyclobutane | Chinese Name | 八氟环丁烷 |
| Molecular Formula | C_4F_8 | Molecular Weight | 200.03 |
| UN No. | 1976 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | WARNING |
| Pictograms | GHS04 · Compressed Gas GHS09 · Environmental Hazard |
| Hazard Statements | H280H411 |
| Precautionary Statements | P273P391P410+P403P501 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 4 | First-Aid Measures |
| Section 5 | Fire-Fighting Measures | Section 6 | Accidental Release Measures |
| Section 7 | Handling and Storage | Section 8 | Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
| Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | Section 10 | Stability and Reactivity |
| Section 11 | Toxicological Information | Section 14 | Transport Information |
H280 (69.3%): Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]
H411 (30.7%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
P273, P391, P410+P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 153 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]
P410+P403</a, and a href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/#P410+P403">P410+P403 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: In case of contact with liquefied gas, only medical personnel should attempt thawing frosted parts. (ERG, 2024)
General First Aid:
· Call 911 or emergency medical service.
· Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.
· Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.
· Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
· If victim is not breathing:
-- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.
-- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).
-- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.
· Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
· For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
· In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.
· For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.
· Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.
· Keep victim calm and warm.
· Keep victim under observation.
· For further assistance, contact your local Poison Control Center.
· Note: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) should be done by trained professionals.
Specific First Aid:
· In case of contact with liquefied gas, only medical personnel should attempt thawing frosted parts.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical or CO2.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. Some of these materials, if spilled, may evaporate leaving a flammable residue. (ERG, 2024)
· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.
· Keep unauthorized personnel away.
· Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
· Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks, etc.).
· Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
· Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
· Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
· Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
· Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material.
· If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid.
· Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
· Allow substance to evaporate.
· Ventilate the area.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Immediate precautionary measure
· Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
Large Spill
· Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile).
· If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Allow substance to evaporate. Ventilate the area. (ERG, 2024)
· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
· Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE.
· Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection.
400 [ppm]
4400 [ppm]
27000 [ppm]
· Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Small Fire
· Dry chemical or CO2.
Large Fire
· Water spray, fog or regular foam.
· If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.
· Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
Fire Involving Tanks
· Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles.
· Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
· Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur.
· Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.
· ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames.
· Some of these materials, if spilled, may evaporate leaving a flammable residue.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
Octafluorocyclobutane is a colorless nonflammable gas. It may be harmful by asphyxiation. Exposure of the container to prolonged heat or fire can cause it to rupture violently and rocket. It is used to make other chemicals.
Gas Vapor; Liquid
Non-flammable and non-toxic gas; [Merck Index] Colorless odorless liquefied gas; [Air Liquide America MSDS]
-6.04 °C @760 [mm Hg]
-41.4 °C
0.0236 mg/mL at 25 °C
1.513 @ -21°C
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Other Classes -> Halogenated Cyclic Hydrocarbons
PROPELLANT -> FDA Substance added to food
PFAS -> Other/unspecified
PFAS -> OECD Category
PFAS -> non-polymer
PFAS -> Intentionally added food contact chemicals
PFAS -> Cyclic PFAS
PFAS -> PFAS identified in REACH Regulation EC No. 1272/2008
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fluorinated Organic Compounds
OCTAFLUOROCYCLOBUTANE is chemically inert in many situations, but can react violently with strong reducing agents such as the very active metals and the active metals. They suffer oxidation with strong oxidizing agents and under extremes of temperature.
Other Poison - Simple Asphyxiant
LCLo (mouse) = 780,000 ppm/2hr
Non-Flammable Gas