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General Characteristics

Octafluorocyclobutane is a nonflammable, colourless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure.

Physical Information

Molecular Weight

200.04

Flammability Limits in air

Nonflammable

Specific Gravity,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC),
1 atm(Air=1)

7.33

Density,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm

0.541lb/ft^3 (8.66kg/lm^3)

Specific Volume,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm

1.85ft^3/lb (0.12m^3/kg)

Boiling Point @ 1 atm

21.5&degF (-5.8&degC)

Critical Temperature

239.5&degF (115.3&degC)

Critical Pressure

404.1 psia (27.86 bar)

Toxicity

Non-toxic, asphyxiant only