Mercuric fluoride
Agent Name
Mercuric fluoride
CAS Number
7783-39-3
Formula
F2-Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercury difluoride; Mercury fluoride (HgF2); [ChemIDplus] Mercury (II) fluoride; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN2025
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Off-white odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to fluorinate organic compounds; [Merck Index]
Comments
Turns yellow and is hydrolyzed by prolonged exposure to water; [Merck Index] Decomposed by water; An irritant; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May have cumulative adverse effects; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
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.)
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction (1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction)
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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