Sodium fluoaluminate
RTECS #
WA9625000
CAS #
Updated
April 2013
Molecular Weight
209.95
Molecular Formula
AlF6·3Na
Synonyms
Cryolite
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Koyoside
Kryocide
Kryolith (German)
Natriumaluminiumfluorid (German)
Natriumhexafluoroaluminate (German)
Sodium aluminofluoride
Sodium aluminum fluoride
Sodium fluoroaluminate
Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
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Koyoside
Kryocide
Kryolith (German)
Natriumaluminiumfluorid (German)
Natriumhexafluoroaluminate (German)
Sodium aluminofluoride
Sodium aluminum fluoride
Sodium fluoroaluminate
Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
Mutation Data and Reference
| System Test | Route/Organism/Tissue | Dose | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cytogenetic Analysis | inhalation/rat | 34260 µg/m3/6H/21W- intermittent | GISAAA 37(1),9,1972 |
| Cytogenetic Analysis | inhalation/rat | 3 µg/L/6H/22W | VCVN5* -,357,1989 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral/rabbit | lowest published lethal dose: 9 gm/kg | JIHTAB 30,92,1948 | |
| oral/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): >5 gm/kg | Gastrointestinal: Changes in structure or function of salivary glands Skin and Appendages: Other: Hair | BAYER* #15722,1987 |
Other Multiple Dose Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation/rat | lowest published toxic concentration: 1 mg/m3/6H/22W- intermittent | Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes Musculoskeletal: Other changes Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: True cholinesterase | GTPZAB 24(1),15,1980 |
| inhalation/rat | lowest published toxic concentration: 1 mg/m3/6H/22W- intermittent | Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Recording from peripheral motor nerve Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Structural or functional change in trachea or bronchi Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Glycolytic | VCVN5* -,357,1989 |
| oral/rat | lowest published toxic dose: 2587 mg/kg/16W- intermittent | Behavioral: Food intake (animal) Liver: Other changes Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes | BGTOX* 5,143,1993 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | IECHAD 26,791,1934 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION | FEREAC 54,7740,1989 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1998 STATUS OF PESTICIDES | RED Completed | RBREV* -,106,1998 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 2 mg(Al)/m3, FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 1 mg(F)/m3, inhal, 2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, short term exposure limit 10 mg(F)/m3, Skin, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 1 mg/m3, JUN2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 1 mg(Al)/m3, JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO FLUORIDES, INORGANIC-air | 10H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code X1570; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 27; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 532 | |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 20810; Number of Industries 97; Total Number of Facilities 7231; Number of Occupations 61; Total Number of Employees Exposed 138048; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 2712 | |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 20810; Number of Industries 11; Total Number of Facilities 191; Number of Occupations 24; Total Number of Employees Exposed 6181 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
| EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health