Potassium hexafluorophosphate
Agent Name
Potassium hexafluorophosphate
CAS Number
17084-13-8
Formula
F6-P.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Monopotassium hexafluorophosphate; Potassium fluophosphate; Potassium hexafluorophosphate(1-); Potassium phosphorus fluoride; Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, potassium; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
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)
250 mg/m3, as F
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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