| Agent Name |
Iodine pentafluoride |
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| CAS Number |
7783-66-6 |
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| Formula |
F5-I |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Pentafluoroiodine; Iodine fluoride; UN2495; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Colorless fuming liquid (Melting Point = 48 degrees F); [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
React with water to form iodine and hydrofluoric acid. May ignite on contact with organic materials; Corrosive to metals and tissue; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) = 760 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limitis, see "Fluorides" and "Hydrogen fluoride." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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