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Identification

Name:
fluoroethylene
Synonyms:
  • fluoruro de vinilo
CAS:
75-02-5
EC/EINECS:
200-832-6
Molecular Formula:
C2H3F
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0598

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
GRUPO 2A
IARC Volume
(VOL. 63, 97; 2008)
IARC Notes
1) Overall evaluation upgraded to Group 2A based on mechanistic and other relevant data;
(2) For practical purposes, vinyl fluoride should be considered to act similarly to the human carcinogen vinyl chloride.)
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As per other sources

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Category
G-A2, N-2, CP
Source
ACGIH, NTP, CP65
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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 2A
IARC Volume
(VOL. 63, 97; 2008)
IARC Notes
1) Overall evaluation upgraded to Group 2A based on mechanistic and other relevant data;
(2) For practical purposes, vinyl fluoride should be considered to act similarly to the human carcinogen vinyl chloride.)
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Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

Category
G-A2, N-2, CP
Source
ACGIH, NTP, CP65
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Breast cancer ?

Substances classified with H362 phrase (may cause harm to breast-fed children). Toxic for reproduction due to effects on lactation or due to transmissibility through breast milk.

Source
http://sciencereview.silentspring.org/mamm_detail.cfm?cid=75-02-5
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
Level
1
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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