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Synonyms: TFE; Trifluoroethyl alcohol

OSHA IMIS Code Number: T286

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 75-89-8

NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: KM5250000

Chemical Description and Physical Properties:

colorless liquid with ethanol-like odor
molecular weight: 100.04
molecular formula: CF3CH2OH
boiling point: 73.6°C
melting point: -43.5°C
flash point: 29°C closed cup

Monitoring Methods used by OSHA

Primary Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method (SLC1):

  • sampling media: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
    analytical solvent: Acetone
    maximum volume: 5 Liters
    maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min
    current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
    method reference: OSHA (In-House File)
    method classification: Partially Validated

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