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Saving Lives, Protecting PeopleSearchSearch Menu Navigation Menu× NIOSHNIOSH All CDCSubmit* Introduction* Search the Pocket Guide* Chemical Names, Synonyms and Trade Names+ BACKChemical Names, Synonyms and Trade Names+ A+ B+ C+ D+ E+ F+ G+ H+ I+ J+ K+ L+ M+ N+ O+ P+ Q+ R+ S+ T+ U+ V+ W+ X+ Y+ Z+ The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Home* CAS Numbers* RTECS Numbers* Appendices+ BACKAppendices+ A – NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens+ B – Thirteen OSHA-Regulated Carcinogens+ C – Supplementary Exposure Limits+ D – Substances with No Established RELs+ E – OSHA Respirator Requirements for Selected Chemicals+ F – Miscellaneous Notes+ G – 1989 Air Contaminants Update Project: Exposure Limits NOT in Effect+ Type C & CE – Definitions for Type C and Type CE Respirators+ Personal Protection and Sanitation Codes+ First Aid Procedures+ The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Home* The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) HomeThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsSodium fluoride (as F)Sodium fluoride (as F)Related PagesSynonyms & Trade NamesFloridine, Sodium monofluorideCAS No.7681-49-4RTECS No.WB0350000DOT ID & Guide1690 154FormulaNaFConversionIDLH250 mg/m3 (as F)See: fluorideExposure LimitsNIOSH RELTWA 2.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL also applies to other inorganic, solid fluorides (as F).]OSHA PELTWA 2.5 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL also applies to other inorganic, solid fluorides (as F).]Measurement MethodsNIOSH 7902 , 7906;OSHA ID110See: NMAM or OSHA MethodsPhysical DescriptionOdorless, white powder or colorless crystals. [Note: Pesticide grade is often dyed blue.]Molecular Weight42.0Boiling Point3099°FMelting Point1819°FSolubility4%Vapor Pressure0 mmHg (approx)Ionization PotentialNASpecific Gravity2.78Flash PointNAUpper Explosive LimitNALower Explosive LimitNANoncombustible SolidIncompatibilities & ReactivitiesStrong oxidizersExposure Routesinhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptomsirritation eyes, respiratory system; nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea; salivation, thirst, sweating; stiff spine; dermatitis; calcification of ligaments of ribs, pelvisTarget OrgansEyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, skeleton, kidneysPersonal Protection/Sanitation(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contactEyes:Prevent eye contactWash skin:When contaminatedRemove:When wet or contaminatedChange:DailyFirst Aid(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediatelySkin:Soap wash promptlyBreathing:Fresh airSwallow:Medical attention immediatelyRespirator RecommendationsNIOSH/OSHAUp to 12.5 mg/m3:(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator.Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.Up to 25 mg/m3:(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.*(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*Up to 62.5 mg/m3:(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.*+Up to 125 mg/m3:(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.+(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepieceUp to 250 mg/m3:(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure modeEmergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatusEscape:(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.+Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus+Note: May need acid gas sorbentImportant additional information about respirator selectionSee alsoINTRODUCTION ICSC CARD: 0951Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health* SyndicateNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards* Introduction* Search the Pocket Guide* Chemical Names, Synonyms and Trade Names+ A+ B+ C+ D+ E+ F+ G+ H+ I+ J+ K+ L+ M+ N+ O+ P+ Q+ R+ S+ T+ U+ V+ W+ X+ Y+ Z* CAS Numbers* RTECS Numbers* Appendices+ A – NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens+ B – Thirteen OSHA-Regulated Carcinogens+ C – Supplementary Exposure Limits+ D – Substances with No Established RELs+ E – OSHA Respirator Requirements for Selected Chemicals+ F – Miscellaneous Notes+ G – 1989 Air Contaminants Update Project: Exposure Limits NOT in Effect+ Type C & CE – Definitions for Type C and Type CE Respirators+ Personal Protection and Sanitation Codes+ First Aid ProceduresFollow NIOSH* YouTubeNIOSH Homepage* Workplace Safety & Health Topics* Publications and Products* Programs* Contact NIOSH* About CDC* Contact Us* 800-232-4636Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest SnapchatFacebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest Snapchat RSS* CONTACT CDCContact UsCall 800-232-4636Email Us* ABOUT CDC+ About CDC+ Jobs+ Funding* POLICIES+ Accessibility+ External Links+ Privacy+ Policies+ Web Policies+ No Fear Act+ FOIA+ OIG+ No Fear Act+ Nondiscrimination+ Vulnerability Disclosure Policy+ CDC Archive+ Public Health Publications+ HHS.gov+ USA.gov* CONNECT WITH US+ Youtube+ Snapchat* LANGUAGES+ Español+ 繁體中文+ Tiếng Việt+ 한국어+ Tagalog+ Русский+ العربية+ Kreyòl Ayisyen+ Français+ Polski+ Português+ Italiano+ Deutsch+ 日本語+ فارسی+ English* U.S. Department of Health & Human Services* Accessibility* External Links* Privacy* Policies* Web Policies* FOIA* OIG* No Fear Act* FOIA* Nondiscrimination* OIG* Vulnerability Disclosure Policy* CDC Archive* Public Health Publications* HHS.gov* USA.govContent Credential×This image was edited or created using GenAI (generative artificial intelligence).Our experts review all images in an effort to ensure accuracy and quality before use.Learn more about CDC's usage of GenAI.Exit Notification/Disclaimer PolicyCloseLinks with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website.* Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.* You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.* CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website.For more information on CDC's web notification policies, see Website Disclaimers.Cancel Continue
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