| Chemical Properties | Ethylene fluorohydrin is a colorless liquid |
| Uses | 2-Fluoroethanol, is used in the microwave spectra of two isotopic species of 2-fluoroethanol have been investigated. The Gg conformer of 2-fluoroethanol is isolated in low-temperature noble gas matrices. Single-photon IR photolysis of 2-fluoroethanol in solid argon has been investigated. |
| General Description | A liquid. Used as a rodenticide, insecticide and acaricide. Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S. |
| Reactivity Profile | 2-Fluoroethanol generates very toxic fumes of fluoride that will be emitted in a fire. [EPA, 1998]. |
| Health Hazard | Toxicity rating is the same as for fluoroacetate, super toxic. The probable oral lethal dose in humans is a taste (less than 7 drops) for a 70 kg (150 lb.) person. The chemical is highly toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Toxicity depends on its oxidation to fluoroacetate by tissue alcohol dehydrogenase. |
| Fire Hazard | Very toxic fumes of fluoride may be emitted in a fire. |
| Safety Profile | Poison by inhalation,
intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and
intravenous routes. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
F-. |
| Potential Exposure | Ethylene fluorohydrin is used as a
rodenticide, insecticide, and acaricide. It is not registered as
a pesticide in the U.S.
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| Shipping | UN3383 Poisonous Toxic by inhalation liquid,
flammable, n.o.s. with an LC50 ≤ 200 ml/m3 and saturated
vapor concentration ≤ 500 LC50, Hazard class: 6.1; Labels:
6.1-Poisonous materials, 3-Flammable liquid, Technical
Name Required, Inhalation Hazard Zone A |
| Incompatibilities | Ethylene fluorohydrin vapor may form
explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers
(chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates,
chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires
or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong
bases, strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. |
| Waste Disposal | In accordance with 40CFR
165 recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and
pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or
federal environmental control agency, or by contacting
your regional EPA office |
