Fluorine

CAS 7782-41-4 F₂ MW 38.0000 Danger
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Safety Data Sheets

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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Oxidizing gases
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Gases under pressure
H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P370+P376 in case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL0.1 ppm
NIOSH REL0.1 ppm
NIOSH IDLH25 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Pale-yellow to greenish gas with a pungent, irritating odor.

Boiling Point-307°F
Vapor Pressure>1 atm
Specific Gravity1.5127 at -306.2°F

NFPA 704 Diamond

0
4
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Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Lungs Skin Eyes

severe irritation of the eyes, mucous membranes, and skin; lung damage

Synonyms

Fluorine-19

Data Sources

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

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