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1,1-Difluoroethane
A fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant used in aerosol sprays. It is a colorless, volatile gas under normal conditions.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Jan 10, 2026
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Inhalation toxicity at high concentrations, asphyxiation risk in enclosed spaces, mild skin and eye irritation, potential cardiac sensitization in extreme exposures
Benefits
Effective propellant with low ozone depletion potential, non-flammable under typical use conditions