Dihydrogen hexafluorotitanate(2-)

Agent Name
Dihydrogen hexafluorotitanate(2-)
CAS Number
17439-11-1
Formula
F6-Ti.2H
Major Category
Metals
Dihydrogen hexafluorotitanate(2-) formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Titanate(2-), hexafluoro-, dihydrogen; Titanate(2-), hexafluoro-, dihydrogen, (OC-6-11)-; Titanate(2-), hexafluoro-, hydrogen (1:2), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus] Hexafiuorotitanic acid solution; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
60% Aqueous solution: Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to formulate metal surface treatment products (including those for galvanizing and electroplating), to make fabricated metal products, as a laboratory reagent, and intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
60% Aqueous solution: Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Targets the kidney and liver; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Potassium hexafluorotitanate." See "Titanium." See "FLUORIDES."
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

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: