perflubutane (CED0006216)

Perflubutane is an organic compound with the formula C4F10 and an average molecular weight of 238.03 g/mol. Perflubutane belongs to the organofluorides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 25 recorded sources. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among 10 other sources. In the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is linked to food preservation, food packaging, and the treatment of hops. It is also found in the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other recorded sources include medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, as well as lubricants used in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and the energy, oil and gas sectors. Two additional sectors are also recorded as sources. Exposure to perflubutane occurs through the routes of inhalation, oral intake, and touch.