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HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-

HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 811-97-2
CAS 811-97-2PubChem CID 13129

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane appears as a colorless gas with a slight ethereal odor. Vapors are heavier than air. Shipped liquefied under own vapor pressure. Flash point 351 °F. Inhalation at high concentrations is harmful and may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness or death without warning. Liquid contact may cause frostbite. Vapors can replace the available oxygen. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
Molecular formula
C2H2F4
Molecular weight
102.03 g/mol
Exact mass
102.00926271 Da
XLogP3
1.7
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

NorfluraneHFC-134aTetrafluoroethane1,2,2,2-TetrafluoroethaneRefrigerant R134aHFA 134aHFA-134aR-134a
16 more reported names
NorfluranoGenetron 134aKhladon 134aNorfluranumArcton 134aDymel 134aEthane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-HFC 134aFron 134aSuva 134aSolkane 134aHCFC 134a1,1,1,2-TetrafluorethanForane 134aFreon 134aFC 134a
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A

INCI name

HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A

INN name

norflurane

Description

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
56416
Imported identity
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PROPELLANT
Generating pressure in an aerosol pack, expelling contents when the valve is opened. Some liquefied propellants can act as solvents.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HYDROFLUOROCARBON 134A from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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