Xenon difluoride
Agent Name
Xenon difluoride
CAS Number
13709-36-9
Formula
F2-Xe
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Xenon fluoride; [ChemIDplus] UN3087
Category
Fluorides, Inorganic
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] Colorless crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible materials; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Effects in high-dose animal studies include abnormal liver function tests, convulsions, and cyanosis; [MSDSonline] See "FLUORIDES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 445 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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