Fluorine |
Synonyms & Trade Names Fluorine-19 |
CAS No. 7782-41-4 |
RTECS No. LM6475000 |
DOT ID & Guide 9192 167 (cryogenic liquid)
1045 124 |
FormulaF2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 1.55 mg/m3 |
IDLH 25 ppm
See: 7782414 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Pale-yellow to greenish gas with a pungent, irritating odor. |
MW: 38.0 |
BP: -307°F |
FRZ: -363°F |
Sol: Reacts |
VP: >1 atm |
IP: 15.70 eV |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
RGasD: 1.31 |
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| Nonflammable Gas, but an extremely strong oxidizer. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, nitric acid, oxidizers, organic compounds [Note: Reacts violently with all combustible materials, except the metal containers in which it is shipped. Reacts with H2O to form hydrofluoric acid.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, nose, respiratory system; laryngeal spasm, wheezing; pulmonary edema; eye, skin burns; in animals: liver, kidney damage |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact (liquid)
Eyes: Prevent eye contact (liquid)
Wash skin: When contaminated (liquid)
Remove: When wet or contaminated (liquid)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (liquid), Quick drench (liquid) |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 2.5 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern¿
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0046 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0109 |
