Bromine pentafluoride
RTECS #
EF9350000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
174.91
Molecular Formula
BrF5
Synonyms
Bromine pentafluoride (ACGIH:OSHA)
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 0.1 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-Not classifiable as a human carcinogen | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) | DTLVS* 3,27,1971 |
| 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 0.1 ppm (0.72 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.73 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | short term exposure limit 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/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-ICELAND | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 0.3 ppm (2 mg/m3), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.72 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 0.6 mg(F)/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 0,1 ppm (0,72 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 2 mg(F)/m3, JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 1 mg(F)/m3, KZG-week 4 mg(F)/m3, inhal, skin, JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 0.7 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| 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 (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/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 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/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 BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE-air | 10H time-weighted average 0.1 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 13103; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 11; Number of Occupations 3; Total Number of Employees Exposed 357 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health