Manganese(II) fluoride

Agent Name
Manganese(II) fluoride
CAS Number
7782-64-1
Formula
F2-Mn
Major Category
Metals
Manganese(II) fluoride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Manganese fluorure [French]; Manganese difluoride; Manganese fluoride (MnF2); [ChemIDplus] UN3288
Category
Manganese Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Pink to red solid; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Harmful if ingested or inhaled; [MSDSonline] See "Manganese" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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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)
0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction), 0.1 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction) (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3Ceiling(OSHA)=5 mg/m3, as Mn
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction), 0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction) [1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, inorganic."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Parkinsonism

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: