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Fluoroacetamide. Extremely Hazardous Substance. November 30, 1987, US EPA Chemical Profile.


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EPA CHEMICAL PROFILE

Date: October 31, 1985

Revision: November 30, 1987

CHEMICAL IDENTITY -- FLUOROACETAMIDE

CAS Registry Number: 640-19-7

Synonyms: 2-Fluoroacetamide; 1081; Acetamide, 2-Fluoro-; AFL 1081; Compound 1081; FAA; Fluorakil 100; Fluoroacetic Acid Amide; Fussol; Megatox; Monofluoroacetamide; Navron; Rodex; Yanock

Chemical Formula: C2H4FNO

Molecular Weight: 77.06

SECTION I -- REGULATORY INFORMATION

CERCLA (SARA) 1986:

Toxicity Value Used for Listing Under Section 302: LD50 oral (rat) 5.75 mg/kg (*NIOSH/RTECS 1985)

TPQ: 100/10,000 (pounds)

RQ: 100 (pounds)

Section 313 Listed (Yes or No): No

SECTION II -- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Physical State: Solid

Boiling Point: Sublimes on heating (Hayes 1982, p. 499)

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): Not Found

Vapor Pressure (mmHg): Not Found

Melting Point: 225-228F, 107-109C (Hayes 1982, p. 499)

Vapor Density (AIR=1): Not Found

Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1): Not Found

Solubility in Water: Freely soluble (*Merck 1976)

Appearance and Odor: Colorless crystalline powder (*Worthing 1979)

SECTION III -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

OSHA PEL: Not Found

ACGIH TLV: Not Found

IDLH: Not Found

Other Limits Recommended: Not Found

Routes of Entry:

Inhalation: Not Found

Skin: Yes (*Hayes 1982)

Ingestion: Yes (*Gosselin 1976)

Health Hazards (Acute, Delayed, and Chronic): This material is super toxic; probable oral lethal dose in humans is less than 5 mg/kg, or a taste (less than 7 drops) for a 150-lb. person (*Gosselin 1976). Chemically inhibits oxygen metabolism by cells with critical damage occurring to the heart, brain, and lungs resulting in heart failure, respiratory arrest, convulsions, and death (Gilman 1980, p. 1644).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not Found

SECTION IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method Used): Not Found

Flammable Limits:

LEL: Not Found

UEL: Not Found

Extinguishing Methods: Not Found

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Not Found

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not Found

NFPA Flammability Rating: Not Found

SECTION V -- REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:

Unstable: Not Found

Stable: Not Found

Conditions to Avoid: Decomposing heat (Sax 1984, p. 1428)

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Not Found

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Emits very toxic fumes of fluorine containing compounds and nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition (Sax 1984, p. 1428).

Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur: Not Found May Not Occur: Not Found

Conditions to Avoid: Not Found

SECTION VI -- USE INFORMATION Rodenticide (*SRI); insecticide proposed mainly for use on fruits to combat scale insects, aphids, and mites (*Merck 1976). Use is largely restricted to licensed pest control operators (*Doull 1980).

SECTION VII -- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled)

(Non-Specific -- Sodium Fluoroacetate) Do not touch spilled material; stop leak if you can do so without risk. Small spills: absorb with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Large spills: dike spill for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas (DOT 1984, Guide 53).

SECTION VIII -- PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. See the introductory information section at the beginning of the profiles for additional information.

SUIT MATERIAL PERFORMANCE (Based on EPA/USCG "Guidelines", 1987) (Chemical Resistance/Amount of Data)

Butyl POOR/LIMITED**

Neoprene POOR/LIMITED**

Nitrile POOR/LIMITED**

PE POOR/LIMITED**

Viton POOR/LIMITED**

*Based on qualitative performance information.

**Based on a chemical analog.

SECTION IX -- EMERGENCY TREATMENT INFORMATION

See Emergency First Aid Treatment Guide