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Fluorine Structure

Fluorine

Chemical Properties

Melting point -220°C
Boiling point -188°C
Density  1.695(15℃)
vapor pressure  >760 mmHg at 20 °C
refractive index  1.000195
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  reacts with H2O
form  pale yellow gas
color  pale
Odor Strong ozone-like odor detectable at 0.1 to 0.2 ppm
Water Solubility  reacts
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 1 ppm (~2 mg/m3) (ACGIH and MSHA), 0.1 ppm (OSHA); IDLH 25 ppm (NIOSH).
Dielectric constant 1.5(-201℃)
Stability Stable. Extremely strong oxidant which may react violently with combustible materials, including plastics, reducing agents and organic material. Reacts with water to form corrosive acids.
CAS DataBase Reference 7782-41-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Fluorine(7782-41-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Fluorine (7782-41-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  T+,C
Risk Statements  7-26-35
Safety Statements  9-26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 1045/9192
OEB C
OEL TWA: 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)
DOT Classification 2.3, Hazard Zone A (Gas poisonous by inhalation)
HazardClass  2.3
Hazardous Substances Data 7782-41-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LC50 (1 hr) inhalation by rats, mice, guinea pigs: 185, 150, 170 ppm (by vol) (Keplinger, Suissa)
IDLA 25 ppm

MSDS

Usage And Synthesis