| Description: |
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Perfluoro-n-octane is a fully fluorinated, odourless, colourless
liquid. |
| Cas No: |
|
307-34-6 |
| Toxicity Rating: |
|
Practically non-toxic* |
| Applications: |
|
Eye Surgery |
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| * NOTE: |
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The toxicity rating used is published
by Gleason, Gosselin and Hodge (Clinical
Toxicology of Commercial Products, Baltimore 1963). 'Practically Non-Toxic' is
the lowest rating of toxicity and relates to al lethal dose in
excess of 1kg
for a 70kg
(150lb) man. |
| Formula |
C8F18 |
| Boiling Point |
100oC |
| Odour |
Odourless |
| Vapour Pressure |
52 mmHg@37oC |
| Density |
1.75 kg/l @25oC |
| Solubility in Water |
Insoluble |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents |
Sparingly soluble in most common
solvents. |
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| Temperature dependant properties
are quoted at 25oC unless otherwise stated. |
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Although this fluid is considered biologically and chemically inert, good laboratory
practice should be observed when handling. It has an indefinite shelf life if
properly stored in its original sealed container.
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