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Chemical Datasheet

ENFLURANE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 13838-16-9
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NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
Enflurane
  • ENFLURANE
NFPA 704
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General Description
Enflurane (Ethrane, 2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethyldifluoromethyl ether) is a nonflammable halogenated hydrocarbon that exists as a clear, colorless, odorless to sweet, volatile liquid at ordinary temperature and pressure. Bp: 56.8°C. Density 1.50 g cm-3 at room temperature. Used as an anesthetic.

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Enflurane:

Exposure Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms: Irritation eyes; central nervous system depression, analgesia, anesthesia, convulsions, resp depression

Target Organs: Eyes, central nervous system (NIOSH, 2023)
Reactivity Profile
The material ENFLURANE is incompatible with the following oxidizing materials, peroxides, combustible materials. Although nonflammable, a fire may cause enflurane to decompose to toxic compounds including phosgene, hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen fluoride. Decomposes slowly in the light.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Enflurane:

Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.

Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.

Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).

Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.

Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2023)
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First Aid
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Enflurane:

Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin: SOAP WASH - If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.

Breathing: RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2023)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • CHF2OCF2CHClF
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: 175 mmHg (NIOSH, 2023)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.52 at 77°F (NIOSH, 2023) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 134°F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2023)
Molecular Weight: 184.5 (NIOSH, 2023)
Water Solubility: Low (NIOSH, 2023)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names