Chlorine pentafluoride
Agent Name
Chlorine pentafluoride
CAS Number
13637-63-3
Formula
Cl-F5
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Chlorine fluoride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Oxidizers
Description
Colorless gas with a sweet odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a propellant; [CAMEO]
Comments
Reacts with water or moisture in the air to form hydrofluoric acid and chloride gas; Contact with liquefied gas can cause burns or frostbite; May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
9.05 mg/m3
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 122 ppm/1H
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: