Thallium fluoride
Agent Name
Thallium fluoride
CAS Number
7789-27-7
Formula
F-Tl
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Thallium monofluoride; Thallous fluoride; Thallium(I) fluoride; [ChemIDplus] UN1707
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Shiny solid; Highly soluble in water; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make fluoro esters; [Merck Index]
Comments
Absorbs water from air, but re-solidifies in dry air; [Merck Index] May cause irritation; Can cause blindness; May be fatal by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; Can be absorbed through skin; Danger of cumulative effects; Targets kidneys, cardiovascular system, skin, liver, male reproductive system, nerves, and eyes; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Thallium" and the linked occupational disease.
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.)
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Tl (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Tl (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F
IDLH (NIOSH)
15 mg/m3, as Tl (soluble compounds)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Thallium compound, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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