Chromyl fluoride
Agent Name
Chromyl fluoride
CAS Number
7788-96-7
Formula
Cr-F2-O2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Difluorodioxochromium; Chromium oxyfluoride; [Merck Index] Chromium difluoride dioxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chromium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Red-violet to black solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fluorination catalyst and to prepare olefin-polymers for dyes; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Chromyl chloride." See "FLUORIDES." See "Chromium" 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)
0.0002 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter
STEL (ACGIH)
0.0005 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Established
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: