1H-HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE Property

Melting point:

-126.8°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

-16,3°C

Density 

1.4710 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.2747 (estimate)

EPA Substance Registry System

Propane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro- (2252-84-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Safety Statements 

23-38

RIDADR 

3296

Hazard Note 

Irritant

HazardClass 

GAS

HS Code 

2903392991

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

1H-HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Heptafluoropropane is an organofluorine compound.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 73, p. 4054, 1951 DOI: 10.1021/ja01152a548

General Description

A nonflammable compressed gas. Heavier than air. May asphyxiate by the displacement of air, especially in a confined space. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket. Used as a refrigerant.

Reactivity Profile

Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as 1H-HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Health Hazard

Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Fire Hazard

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.