Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane (CED0047914)

Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane belongs to the organosilicon compounds, a subclass of organometalloid compounds within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C8H4Cl3F13Si and an average molecular weight of 481.53 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a surface modifier, a waterproofing agent, a wetting agent for non-aqueous environments, and an adhesion/cohesion promoter. The substance is found in or released from 21 recorded sources across several sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among nine other sources. It is also found in synthetic textiles, carpets, and rugs within the textiles, leather, and furnishings sector. Other recorded sources include food packaging in the food, food processing, and cookware sector, medical devices in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products sector, and lubricants used in both the energy, oil and gas sector as well as the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector. One additional sector is also recorded. Human exposure to this compound can occur through inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.