Nitrogen trifluoride (EC: 232-007-1)

CAS 7783-54-2 F₃N MW 71.0000 Danger
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Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

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.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P370+P376 in case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL10 ppm
NIOSH REL10 ppm
NIOSH IDLH1000 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless gas with a moldy odor.

Boiling Point-200°F
Vapor Pressure>1 atm

Target Organs

Blood

Anoxia resulting from the formation of methemoglobin in animals

Synonyms

nitrogen fluoride; trifluoramine; trifluorammonia

Data Sources

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