Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE OXIDE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Monomer for heat- resistant HFDO polymers.

SYNONYMS

C3-F6-O, hexafluoroepoxypropane, "hexafluoro-1, 2-epoxypropane", "hexafluoro-1, 2-
epoxypropane", "hexafluoropropene epoxide", "hexafluoropropene oxide", "oxirane,
trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)-", perfluoro(methyloxirane), "perfluoropropylene oxide",
"propylene oxide hexafluoride", (trifluorormethyl)trifluorooxirane,
trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)oxirane, "1, 2-epoxy-1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3-hexafluoropropane", "1, 2-
epoxy-1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3-hexafluoropropane", HFPO

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Material on the skin evaporates rapidly and may cause tingling, chillingand even temporary numbness.  Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.  

INHALED

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Material is highly volatile and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unventilated areas. Vapor is heavier than air and may displace and replace air in breathing zone, acting as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen with little warning of overexposure.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of vapor and possible skin contact/absorption.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.