OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE†
| CAS # | 7783-41-7 |
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| Formula |
F₂O |
| Synonyms |
difluorine monoxide; fluorine monoxide; oxygen fluoride |
| Physical description | Colorless, poisonous gas with a peculiar, foul odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | -230°F | Molecular weight | 54 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -371°F | Vapor pressure | >1 atm |
| Flash point | Vapor density | 1.88 | |
| Specific gravity | Ionization potential | 13.11 eV | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | |||
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
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| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
0.05 ppm (0.1 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
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| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
0.05 ppm (0.1 mg/m³) |
TLV-C |
0.005 ppm [1983] |
PEL-C |
0.05 ppm (0.1 mg/m³) |
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
0.5 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Oxygen difluoride NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Oxygen difluoride Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/07/2021