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Perchloryl fluoride

Synonyms & Trade Names
Chlorine fluoride oxide, Chlorine oxyfluoride, Trioxychlorofluoride
CAS No.
7616-94-6
RTECS No.
SD1925000
DOT ID & Guide
3083 124
Formula
ClO3F
Conversion
1 ppm = 4.19 mg/m3
IDLH
100 ppm
See: 7616946
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 3 ppm (14 mg/m3) ST 6 ppm (28 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 3 ppm (13.5 mg/m3)
Measurement Methods

None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless gas with a characteristic, sweet odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
MW:
102.5
BP:
-52°F
FRZ:
-234°F
Sol:
0.06%
VP:
10.5 atm
IP:
13.60 eV
Fl.P:
NA
UEL:
NA
LEL:
NA
RGasD:
3.64
Nonflammable Gas, but will support combustion.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Combustibles, strong bases, amines, finely divided metals, reducing agents, alcohols
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid)
Symptoms
irritation respiratory system; liquid: frostbite; in animals: methemoglobinemia; cyanosis; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, headache; pulmonary edema; pneumonitis; anoxia
Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system, blood
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Frostbite
Eyes: Frostbite
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Frostbite wash
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Frostbite
Skin: Frostbite
Breathing: Respiratory support
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 30 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 75 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*

Up to 100 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern¿
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1114   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0181
 

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