Copper(II) fluoride
Agent Name
Copper(II) fluoride
Alternative Name
Cupric fluoride
CAS Number
7789-19-7
Formula
Cu-F2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cupric fluoride; Copper difluoride; Copper fluoride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Solid; turns blue in moist air as dihydrate forms; [Merck Index] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in galvanic cells, high-temperature fluorinating, and fluxing iron castings; [Merck Index]
Comments
Harmful by ingestion or inhalation; [MSDSonline] Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1259] See "Copper."
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 (0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction-Cu inorganic cmpds)
Explanatory Notes
Also see MAK for Copper and organic compounds = 0.1 mg/m3 inhalable fraction;
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: