Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) is a chemical compound with the formula C2F4. It is the simplest alkene fluorocarbon. This gaseous species is used primarily in the industrial preparation of polymers. ==Properties== Tetrafluoroethylene is a colorless, odorless gas. Like all unsaturated fluorocarbons it is susceptible to nucleophilic attack. It is unstabl...
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a colourless, odourless, faintly toxic gas belonging to the family of organic halogen compounds; it is the starting material in the manufacture of ... [1 related articles]
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Tetrafluoroethylene: A substance that is a possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) used in the production of polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene. The US government in 2000 classified tetrafluoroethylene as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.' In laboratory animal studies of tetrafluoroethylene, cancer was observed in multiple ...
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n] - a flammable gaseous fluorocarbon used in making plastics (polytetrafluoroethylene resins)
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noun a flammable gaseous fluorocarbon used in making plastics (polytetrafluoroethylene resins)
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