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Identification

Name:
tetrafluoroethylene
CAS:
116-14-3
EC/EINECS:
204-126-9
Molecular Formula:
C2F4

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 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 19, SUPL. 7, VOL. 71; 1999)
IARC Notes
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As per other sources

List generated from dn_risc_sustancias_cancer_otras

Category
G-A3, 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 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 19, SUPL. 7, VOL. 71; 1999)
IARC Notes
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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-A3, N-2, CP
Source
ACGIH, NTP, CP65
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
Level
2
Source
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

MMA Classification
2
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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.).

Member State
Ireland
Activity
RMOA
Last update
2018-12-05T00:00:00
Scope
CMR
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