Octafluorocyclobutane

Brief Overview

Octafluorocyclobutane is a colorless nonflammable gas. It is a fluorocarbon that is cyclobutane in which all eight hydrogens are replaced by fluorines. It has a role as a member of food packaging gas and a food propellant. It may be harmful by asphyxiation. Exposure of the container to prolonged heat or fire can cause it to rupture violently and rocket. It is used to make other chemicals.

Manufacturing Process

Octafluorocyclobutane is produced by the dimerization of tetrafluoroethylene and the reductive coupling of 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
 

Food additive

Includes spices, extracts, colorings, flavors, etc added to food for human consumption

Food contact    

Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc

Manufacturing plastics    

Plastic products, industry for plastics, manufacturing of plastics, plastic additives (modifiers included when known)