Name | Bromine Pentafluoride |
Synonyms | BrF5 UN1745 HSDB 7484 Bromine fluoride Bromine(V)fluorife pentafluoruredebrome BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE Brominefluoride(BrF5) Bromine Pentafluoride pentafluoro-λ5-bromane Bromine fluoride (BrF5) pentafluoro-lambda~5~-bromane Bromine pentafluoride [UN1745] [Oxidizer] |
CAS | 7789-30-2 |
EINECS | 232-157-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/BrF5/c2-1(3,4,5)6 |
Molecular Formula | BrF5 |
Molar Mass | 174.9 |
Density | 2,48 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | -62,5°C |
Boling Point | 40,3°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Vapor Presure | 413mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Pale yellow liquid at temperaturesbelow 40.3°C; pungent, corrosive gasat temperatures above 40.3°C. |
Exposure Limit | TLV-TWA 0.1 ppm (~0.7 mg/m3) (ACGIHand MSHA), 2.5 mg(F)/m3 (OSHA). |
Stability | Strong oxidizing agent. Reacts with water, combustible materials, acids, metals. Explosion risk. |
Hazard Symbols | O - Oxidizing agent |
Risk Codes | R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns |
Safety Description | S7/8 - S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | 1745 |
Hazard Note | Oxidising agent |
Hazard Class | 5.1 |
Packing Group | I |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
category | oxidant |
flammability hazard characteristics | decomposition of highly toxic hydrogen fluoride gas in water and moisture; Flammable in case of organic matter; Bromine released by heat and acid, fluorine gas |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from fuel and organic matter |
extinguishing agent | dry powder, carbon dioxide |
Occupational Standard | TLV-TWA0.7 mg (fluorine)/m3; TWA0.7 mg (fluorine)/m3; STEL2.1 mg/m3 |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |
immediate life-and health-threatening concentration | 1.7 ppm |