Agent Name |
Fluorosulfonic acid |
CAS Number |
7789-21-1 |
Formula |
F-H-O3-S |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
Fluorosulfonic acid; Fluorosulfuric acid; Fluosulfonic acid; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
Description |
Colorless liquid; |
Sources/Uses |
Used in the chemical industry as a fluorinating agent and catalyst; Used in electropolishing; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Reacts with water producing hydrofluoric acid and sulfuric acid; [HSDB] See the Process, "Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water." |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
2.5 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FLUOSULFONIC ACID
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