General Information
Revision date
2010-09-10
Product name
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
CAS No.
7790-91-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Compressed gas Synonyms Chlorine fluoride
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas North America LLC - Linde Merchant Production Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer Corrosive Fatal if inhaled. Water reactive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Accelerates combustion and increases risk of fire. Contents under pressure Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F Appearance Greenish yellow fuming Physical State Gas. Odor Sweet, Irritating liquid to colorless gas OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Acute Toxicity Inhalation Fatal if inhaled. Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking, headache, dizziness, and weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate. Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Skin Causes burns. Symptoms may be delayed. Skin Absorption Hazard No known hazard by skin absorption. Ingestion Not an expected route of exposure. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tract.
Potential chronic health
No known effect based on information supplied.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing eye disorders. Skin disorders. Respiratory disorders. Kidney disorders. Lungs.
Environmental hazards
See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
