Oxygen difluoride (EC: 231-996-7)

CAS 7783-41-7 F₂O MW 54.0000 Danger
Flame Over Circle Flame Over Circle
Corrosion Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
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.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
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.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P363 Wash contaminated clothing 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.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL0.05 ppm
NIOSH RELCeiling: 0.05 ppm
NIOSH IDLH0.5 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless, poisonous gas with a peculiar, foul odor.

Boiling Point-230°F
Vapor Pressure>1 atm

Target Organs

Lungs

severe respiratory irritation

Synonyms

difluorine monoxide; fluorine monoxide; oxygen fluoride

Data Sources

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