Bromotrifluoromethane
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Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly referred to by the code numbers Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula CBrF3. It is used for gaseous fire suppression as a far less toxic alternative to bromochloromethane.[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Bromotri(fluoro)methane | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.807 | ||
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UN number | 1009 | ||
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CBrF3 | |||
Molar mass | 148.910 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless gas | ||
Odor | Odorless[1] | ||
Density | 1.538 g/cm3 (at −58 °C (−72 °F)) | ||
Melting point | −167.78 °C (−270.00 °F; 105.37 K) | ||
Boiling point | −57.75 °C (−71.95 °F; 215.40 K) | ||
0.03 g/L (20 °C (68 °F)) | |||
log P | 1.86 | ||
Vapor pressure | 1434 kPa (20 °C (68 °F)) | ||
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Flash point | Non-flammable | ||
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LCLo (lowest published) |
834,000 ppm (rat, 15 min)[2] | ||
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PEL (Permissible) |
TWA 1000 ppm (6100 mg/m3)[1] | ||
REL (Recommended) |
TWA 1000 ppm (6100 mg/m3)[1] | ||
IDLH (Immediate danger) |
40,000 ppm[1] | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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