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Chemical Sampling Information
Perchloryl Fluoride
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Perchloryl Fluoride

IMIS: 2033

CAS: 7616-94-6

NIOSH: RTECS SD1925000

DOT: 1955 15

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless gas with a characteristic, sweet odor.
MW: 103
BP: -52 F
VP: >1 atm
MP: -232 F

INCOM: Combustibles, strong bases, amines, finely divided metals; oxidizable materials

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 3 ppm, 13.5 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 3 ppm, 13.5 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 3 ppm, 13 mg/m3 TWA; 6 ppm, 25 mg/m3 STEL

NIOSH REL: 3 ppm TWA; 6 ppm STEL

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Respiratory irritation; skin burns; In animals: methemoglobinemia, anoxia, cyanosis; weakness, dizziness, headaches; pulmonary edema, pneumonitis

HEALTH EFFECTS: Methemoglobinemia (HE13) Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Skin---Moderate (HE15)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, skin, blood

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) containing 10 mL 0.01 N NaOH
MAX V: 240 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min (TWA)
MAX V: 15 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1: Ion Selective Electrode; ISE
REF: 2 (OSHA In-house file)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: Submit as separate sample. Sample analyzed for total F- and reported as the compound.


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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