Ceric fluoride
Agent Name
Ceric fluoride
CAS Number
10060-10-3
Formula
Ce-F4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cerium fluoride
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Crystals, insoluble in water; Monohydrate: white powder soluble in acids; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fluorinating agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Cerium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
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
Explanatory Notes
mp >650 deg C; [Merck Index]
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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