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Sodium fluoaluminate

RTECS #
WA9625000
CAS #
15096-52-3
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Updated
April 2013
Molecular Weight
209.95
Molecular Formula
AlF6·3Na
Synonyms
Cryolite
ENT 24,984
Koyoside
Kryocide
Kryolith (German)
Natriumaluminiumfluorid (German)
Natriumhexafluoroaluminate (German)
Sodium aluminofluoride
Sodium aluminum fluoride
Sodium fluoroaluminate
Sodium hexafluoroaluminate

Mutation Data and Reference

System TestRoute/Organism/TissueDoseReference
Cytogenetic Analysisinhalation/rat34260 µg/m3/6H/21W- intermittentGISAAA 37(1),9,1972
Cytogenetic Analysisinhalation/rat3 µg/L/6H/22WVCVN5* -,357,1989

Acute Toxicity Data and References

Route/OrganismDoseEffectReference
oral/rabbit lowest published lethal dose: 9 gm/kgJIHTAB 30,92,1948
oral/rat lethal dose (50 percent kill): >5 gm/kgGastrointestinal: Changes in structure or function of salivary glands

Skin and Appendages: Other: Hair
BAYER* #15722,1987

Other Multiple Dose Data and References

Route/OrganismDoseEffectReference
inhalation/rat lowest published toxic concentration: 1 mg/m3/6H/22W- intermittentKidney, 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- intermittentPeripheral 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- intermittentBehavioral: Food intake (animal)

Liver: Other changes

Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes
BGTOX* 5,143,1993

Reviews

OrganizationStandardReference
TOXICOLOGY REVIEWIECHAD 26,791,1934

Standards and Regulations

OrganizationStandardReference
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATIONFEREAC 54,7740,1989
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1998 STATUS OF PESTICIDESRED CompletedRBREV* -,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-AUSTRALIAtime-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, JUL2008
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIAtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUMtime-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, MAR2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUMtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-ECtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000
Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCEVME 2 mg(Al)/m3, FEB2006
Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANYMAK 1 mg(F)/m3, inhal, 2011
Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARYtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, short term exposure limit 10 mg(F)/m3, Skin, SEP2000
Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREAtime-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, 2006
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICOtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALANDtime-weighted average 2 mg(Al)/m3, JAN2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALANDtime-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002
Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIAtime-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 1 mg/m3, JUN2003
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDENtime-weighted average 1 mg(Al)/m3, JUN2005
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 2.5 mg(F)/m3CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors)8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry)8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards)8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993

NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance

OrganizationStandardReference
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO FLUORIDES, INORGANIC-air10H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983Hazard 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 1983Hazard 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 1974Hazard 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

OrganizationReference
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001
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