Ferric fluoride

Agent Name
Ferric fluoride
CAS Number
7783-50-8
Formula
F3-Fe
Major Category
Metals
Ferric fluoride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ferric trifluoride; Iron fluoride; Iron fluoride (FeF3); Iron trifluoride; [ChemIDplus] Iron (III) fluoride; [MSDSonline]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Green solid; Very slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index] Light green crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst in organic reactions and a fluorinating agent; Also used in the production of porcelain and pottery and for pin-hole prevention in cast iron; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] A strong skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "FLUORIDES." See "Iron salts, soluble."
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 (1 mg/m3, as Fe [sol. iron salts])
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure: