Gas Uptake Kinetics of 1,1,1 ,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) and Identification of its Potential Metabolites.
Abstract
As part of the Navy's efforts to eliminate ozone depleting substances, a new refrigerant, HFC-236fa, has been developed through a joint EPA/Navy effort. This refrigerant is a replacement for refrigerant CFC-114 which is used in centrifugal chillers aboard surface ships and submarines. The aim of these studies was to measure tissue:air partition coefficients and to describe the kinetics of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) via recirculating gas uptake exposure methods and to look for and identify potential metabolites in blood and urine after inhalation exposure to HFC-236fa. A physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was used to describe mathematically the disposition and metabolism of HFC-236fa employing chemical-specific parameters and apparent whole-body metabolic constants calculated from these experiments. Samples from as uptake studies were collected from rats for the determination of potential metabolites of HFC-236fa in blood, urine and feces. Chamber air samples and moisture trap samples for differing exposure levels and durations were collected and analyzed. Possible metabolites that were considered were hexafluoroacetone, hexafluoropropanol and fluoro-carboxylic acids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA327999
Entities
People
- Allen Vinegar
- Gerry W. Buttler
- James D. Mccafferty
- Melanie C. Caracci