Lanthanum fluoride
Agent Name
Lanthanum fluoride
CAS Number
13709-38-1
Formula
F3-La
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lanthanum trifluoride. [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
White powder; Insoluble in water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in phosphor lamp coating, carbon arc electrodes, and lasers; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Lanthanum." 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
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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