Description

Perfluoropropane CAS NO 76-19-7 is a fully fluorinated alkane, also known as octafluoropropane, characterized by its high chemical inertness and stability. This compound is valued for its excellent dielectric properties, thermal stability, and non-flammable nature, making it a critical material in advanced manufacturing and electronics. It is primarily sought by industries involved in semiconductor fabrication, specialty gas blending, and medical device manufacturing for applications such as plasma etching, leak testing, and as a propellant or insulating medium.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a process gas for plasma etching and chamber cleaning in the production of integrated circuits and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
• Leak Detection & Refrigeration: Serves as a tracer gas for sensitive leak detection in HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and hermetically sealed components due to its low background concentration.
• Medical Technology: Employed as an ultrasound contrast agent and as a propellant in metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) for pulmonary drug delivery.
• Fire Suppression: Acts as a clean, electrically non-conductive extinguishing agent in specialized fire protection systems for sensitive electronic equipment.
• Specialty Gas Mixtures: A key component in calibration gas standards and specialty blends for analytical instrumentation and environmental monitoring.
• Polymer Processing: Used as a blowing agent in the production of fluoropolymers and other high-performance plastics to create uniform foam structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoropropane
CAS No.	76-19-7
Molecular Formula	C3F8
Molecular Weight	188.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluoropropane; Perfluoropropane; FC-218; PFC-218; R-218; Freon 218; Propane, octafluoro-; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,3-Octafluoropropane; Fluorocarbon 218; Cryofluorane; C3F8
EINECS	200-939-8

Quality Control

Our Perfluoropropane is manufactured and handled under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity specifications suitable for electronics and medical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles (including moisture and other fluorocarbons), and critical physical properties are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and performance consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Cylinders should be secured upright. Due to its gaseous state and high pressure when compressed, handle in accordance with all local and international regulations for pressurized gases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.9% (v/v)
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 10 ppm (v/v)
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 5 ppm (v/v)
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 50 ppm (v/v)
Total Hydrocarbons (as CH4)	≤ 5 ppm (v/v)
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.5 ppm (w/w)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.