Agent Name |
Chlorine pentafluoride |
CAS Number |
13637-63-3 |
Formula |
Cl-F5 |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Chlorine fluoride; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Oxidizers |
Description |
Colorless gas with a sweet odor; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a propellant; [CAMEO] |
Comments |
Reacts with water or moisture in the air to form hydrofluoric acid and chloride gas; Contact with liquified gas can cause burns or frostbite; May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin; [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
TIH |
Yes |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 122 ppm/1H |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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