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Identification
- Name:
- fluoroethylene
- Synonyms:
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- 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)
Symbols
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Respiratory sensitisation
H Phrases
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H350 : May cause cancer
Carc. (Cat. 1A) : Carcinogenicity
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H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects
Muta. (Cat. 2) : Germ cell mutagenicity
Specific health risks
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.
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.
Neurotoxic substances ?
According to 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.
(2) For practical purposes, vinyl fluoride should be considered to act similarly to the human carcinogen vinyl chloride.)
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
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.).