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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