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Bromine pentafluoride |
CAS 7789-30-2 | ||
BrF5 |
RTECS EF9350000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Bromine fluoride |
DOT ID & Guide 1745 144 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 7.15 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to pale-yellow, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. [Note: A colorless gas above 105°F. Shipped as a compressed gas.] |
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MW: 174.9 |
BP: 105°F |
FRZ: -77°F |
Sol: Reacts violently |
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VP: 328 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 2.48 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Liquid, but a very powerful oxidizer. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acids, halogens, arsenic, selenium, sulfur, glass, organic materials, water [Note: Reacts with all elements except inert gases, nitrogen & oxygen.] |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; corneal necrosis; skin burns; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary edema; liver, kidney injury | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0974 |