| Description: |
 |
Fully fluorinated, odourless, colourless liquid |
| Cas No: |
|
355-42-0 |
| Toxicity Rating: |
|
Practically non-toxic* |
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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 |
C6F14 |
| Boiling Point, oC |
57 |
| Pour Point, oC |
-90 |
| Molecular Weight, |
338 |
| Density, kg/l |
1.71 |
| Viscosity (kinematic), mm2/s |
0.65 |
| Viscosity, (dynamic), mPa s |
1.104 |
| Surface Tension, mN/m |
11.9 |
| Vapour Pressure, mbar |
267 |
Heat of Vaporisation
at Boiling Point,
kJ/kg |
90.8 |
| Specific Heat, kJ/kg oC |
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| Oxygen solubility, ml per 100 ml |
70 |
| Refractive index, nD20 |
1.2383 |
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| Temperature dependant properties are quoted
at 25oC unless otherwise stated.
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Although Perfluorohexane is considered biologically and chemically inert, good
laboratory practice should be observed when handling. Perfluorohexane has an
indefinite shelf life if properly stored in its original sealed container.
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