Chlorine monofluoride
Agent Name
Chlorine monofluoride
CAS Number
7790-89-8
Formula
Cl-F
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Chlorine fluoride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Corrosive Gases
Description
Colorless gas; Slightly yellow when liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as fluorinating reagent; [Hawley]
Comments
Extremely reactive; Instantly destroys glass; Ignites organic material on contact; Reacts violently with water; Highly corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract; [Merck Index]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: