Iodine pentafluoride

Agent Name
Iodine pentafluoride
CAS Number
7783-66-6
Formula
F5-I
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Pentafluoroiodine; Iodine fluoride; UN2495; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless fuming liquid (Melting Point = 48 degrees F); [CAMEO]
Comments
React with water to form iodine and hydrofluoric acid. May ignite on contact with organic materials; Corrosive to metals and tissue; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TIH
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 760 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
For occupational exposure limitis, see "Fluorides" and "Hydrogen fluoride." Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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