((Perfluoro-9-methyldecyl)methyl)oxirane (CED0059468)

((Perfluoro-9-methyldecyl)methyl)oxirane belongs to the epoxides, a class of organoheterocyclic compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 626.16 g/mol, ((Perfluoro-9-methyldecyl)methyl)oxirane is a heavy molecule. Its chemical formula is C14H5F23O1. This compound is associated with 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. In the energy, oil and gas sector and industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, it is utilized in lubricants. Other sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, along with one further sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include inhalation, oral intake, and touch.