Bromine pentafluoride
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CAS
7789-30-2
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BrF5
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RTECS
EF9350000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Bromine fluoride
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DOT ID & Guide
1745 / 144
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 7.15 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. [Note: A colorless gas above 105°F. Shipped as a compressed gas.]
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MW: 174.9
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BP: 105°F
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FRZ: -77°F
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Sol: Reacts violently
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VP: 328 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 2.48
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Liquid, but a very powerful oxidizer.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Acids, halogens, arsenic, selenium, sulfur, glass, organic materials, water [Note: Reacts with all elements except inert gases, nitrogen & oxygen.]
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; corneal necrosis; skin burns; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary edema; liver, kidney injury
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0974 |
