Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1-DIFLUOROETHANE, 75-37-6, Ethylidene fluoride, Ethylidene difluoride, Ethane, HFC-152a, Genetron 152a, Algofrene type 67, Freon 152a, Propellant 152a
Synthetic
Clean
1,1-Difluoroethane is colorless, odorless gas shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is easily ignited. Its vapors are heavier than air and a flame can travel back to the source of leak very easily. This leak can be either a liquid or vapor leak. It can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket.
Solubility In water, 3.2X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C
Formula
C2H4F2
Mol. Weight
66.05
CAS #
75-37-6
Form
Liquid
State
1,1-Difluoroethane is colorless, odorless gas shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is easily ignited. Its vapors are heavier than air an
Functions
Propellant
Dispenses Product
Propels product from container
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1970s as a hydrofluorocarbon propellant to replace chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that depleted ozone. Used in aerosol cosmetics as a non-flammable, volatile solvent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR