Perfluoro-1,2-bis(perfluorocyclohexyl)ethane belongs to the cyclohexyl halides, a subclass of alkyl halides within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 662.11 g/mol, Perfluoro-1,2-bis(perfluorocyclohexyl)ethane is a heavy molecule. This organohalogen compound is identified by the chemical formula C14F26.
The substance has been found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with capacitors, cell phones, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. Within the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. It is also present in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector. Further occurrences are recorded in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector via medical devices. In both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, the compound is utilized as lubricants. One additional sector has also been recorded as a source. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.
