Fluorine
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Fluorine-19Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)Physical Description
Pale-yellow to greenish gas with a pungent, irritating odor.Molecular Weight
38.0Boiling Point
-307°FFreezing Point
-363°FSolubility
ReactsVapor Pressure
>1 atmIonization Potential
15.70 eVFlash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NARelative Gas Density
1.31Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, nitric acid, oxidizers, organic compounds [Note: Reacts violently with all combustible materials, except the metal containers in which it is shipped. Reacts with H2O to form hydrofluoric acid.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose, respiratory system; laryngeal spasm, wheezing; pulmonary edema; eye, skin burns; In Animals: liver, kidney damageTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneysPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact (liquid)
Eyes:Prevent eye contact (liquid)
Wash skin:When contaminated (liquid)
Remove:When wet or contaminated (liquid)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash (liquid), Quick drench (liquid)
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 1 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 2.5 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern¿
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division