| Agent Name |
Bromine pentafluoride |
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| CAS Number |
7789-30-2 |
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| Formula |
Br-F5 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Bromine fluoride; [NIOSH] UN1745 |
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| Category |
Oxidizers |
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| Description |
Colorless to pale-yellow, fuming liquid with a pungent odor; Note: A colorless gas above 105 degrees F. Shipped as a compressed gas; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce fluorocarbons and as an oxidizer in rocket fuels; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Skin or eye contact can cause "painful, deep-seated, long-lasting burns." In animal studies, bromine trifluoride produces elevated fluoride levels and severe lung irritation and pneumonitis; [ACGIH] Animals exposed chronically to > 3 ppm have liver, kidney, and respiratory injury; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; May cause fluorosis; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
328 mm Hg |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE
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