Rhenium hexafluoride
Agent Name
Rhenium hexafluoride
CAS Number
10049-17-9
Formula
F6-Re
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Rhenium fluoride (ReF6), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus] Rhenium (VI) fluoride; [MSDSonline] UN3390
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow solid or liquid or colorless gas; Highly hygroscopic; Produces bluish vapor on exposure with air, turning liquid dark purple; mp = 18.5 deg C; [Merck Index] Yellow liquid; mp = 18.8 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; Hydrolyzed readily producing hydrofluoric acid; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "Hydrofluoric acid."
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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic by inhalation liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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