Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder
Uses
Perfluorodecanoic acid was used to evaluate the effect of nonadecafluorocapric acid on the levels of six thyroid function variables (thyroid stimulating hormone, free and total thyroxine, free and total triiodothyronine and thyroglobulin).
Definition
ChEBI: A fluoroalkanoic acid that is perfluorinated decanoic acid.
General Description
Liquid.
Reactivity Profile
PERFLUORODECANOIC ACID is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Decomposition products of PERFLUORODECANOIC ACID include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride. It may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data on PERFLUORODECANOIC ACID are not available. PERFLUORODECANOIC ACID is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of F-.