Lithium fluoride

Agent Name
Lithium fluoride
CAS Number
7789-24-4
Formula
F-Li
Major Category
Metals
Lithium fluoride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Fluorolithium; Lithium fluoride (LiF); Lithium fluorure [French]; Lithium monofluoride; NTL 50; TLD 100; TLD 700; [ChemIDplus] UN3288
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Hawley] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in optical systems for ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light; in X-ray spectroscopy; in welding rod coatings; as a flux for aluminum, glasses, enamels, and glazes; to make vitreous enamels and glazes; as a heat exchange medium; as a rocket fuel component; for radiation dosimetry; in fuel for molten salt reactors; in aluminum reduction cells; and for thermoluminescent detectors; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] Most toxic of lithium salts; Highly irritating to skin and eyes; [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "FLUORIDES." See "Lithium."
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, inhalable fraction, as F (0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: