NAME: Fluorides (as F)
IMIS: 1280
CAS: 16984-48-8
NIOSH: RTECS LM6290000
DESCRIPTION:
Appearance and odor vary depending upon specific compounds.
INCOM:
Strong acids
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
2.5 mg/m3 (Z-1, Z-2)
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL:
2.5 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:
2.5 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)
NIOSH REL: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA
Health Factors
IARC:
Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
(inorganic, used in drinking-water)
SYMPTOM(s):
Eye, respiratory system irritation; nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea;
excesssive salivation, thirst, sweating; stiff spine; dermatitis;
calcification of ligaments of ribs, pelvis
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Marked (HE14)
Cumulative bone damage (HE3)
ORGAN:
Eyes, respiratory system, CNS, skeleton, kidneys, skin
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA:
Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V:
90 Liters MAX F:
1.5 L/min
ANL 1:
Ion Specific Electrode; ISE
REF:
2 (OSHA ID-110)
SAE:
0.10
CLASS:
Fully Validated
NOTE:
Submit as a separate sample. If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period. Hydrogen fluoride is collected on a Na2C03 impregnated backup pad.
WIPE:
MEDIA:
Whatman smear tab; Solvent Deionized water.
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