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Perchloryl fluoride

RTECS #
SD1925000
CAS #
7616-94-6
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
102.45
Molecular Formula
ClFO3
Synonyms
Chlorine fluoride oxide
Chlorine oxyfluoride
Perchloryl fluoride (ACGIH:OSHA)

Acute Toxicity Data and References

Route/OrganismDoseEffectReference
inhalation/Dog Lowest published lethal concentration: 451 ppm/4HBehavioral: Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold

Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cyanosis

Gastrointestinal: Nausea or vomiting
XAWPA2 CWL 2-10,1958
inhalation/guinea pig lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 220 mg/m3Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Fibrosis, focal (pneumoconiosis)

Blood: Methemoglobinemia- Carboxhemoglobinemia

Blood: Changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count
STGNBT -,199,1999
inhalation/mouse lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 630 ppm/4HPENNS*
inhalation/rat lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 385 ppm/4HPENNS*

Reviews

OrganizationStandardReference
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 3 ppm;short term exposure limit 6 ppmDTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013

Standards and Regulations

OrganizationStandardReference
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-airtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3)DTLVS* 3,202,1971
Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV;
Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIAtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIAtime-weighted average 3 ppm (13 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 6 ppm (25 mg/m3), JUL2008
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUMtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUMtime-weighted average 3 ppm (13 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 6 ppm (25 mg/m3), MAR2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARKtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3), MAY2011
Occupational Exposure Limit-ECtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000
Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLANDtime-weighted average 3 ppm (13 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 6 ppm (26 mg/m3), NOV2011
Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCEVME 3 ppm (14 mg/m3), FEB2006
Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARYtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, short term exposure limit 10 mg(F)/m3, Skin, SEP2000
Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELANDtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3), NOV2011
Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREAtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 6 ppm (28 mg/m3), 2006
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICOtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 6 ppm (28 mg/m3), 2004
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICOtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALANDtime-weighted average 3 ppm (13 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 6 ppm (25 mg/m3), JAN2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALANDtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAYtime-weighted average 3 ppm (14 mg/m3), JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit-PERUtime-weighted average 3 ppm (13 mg/m3); short term exposure limit 6 ppm (25 mg/m3), JUL2005
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDENtime-weighted average 2 mg(F)/m3, JUN2005
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLANDMAK-week 3 ppm (13 mg/m3), JAN2011
Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDSMAC-TGG 14 mg/m3, 2003
Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOMtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, OCT2007
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction)8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (13.5 mg/m3)CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors)8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (13.5 mg/m3)CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry)8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (13.5 mg/m3)CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards)8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (13.5 mg/m3)CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993

NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance

OrganizationStandardReference
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PERCHLORYL FLUORIDE-air10H time-weighted average 3 ppm;short term exposure limit 6 ppmNIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992

Status in Federal Agencies

OrganizationReference
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
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