Sulfur tetrafluoride
RTECS #
WT4800000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
108.06
Molecular Formula
F4S
Synonyms
Sulfur tetrafluoride (ACGIH)
Tetrafluorosulfurane
Tetrafluorosulfurane
Acute Toxicity Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
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inhalation/rat | Lowest published lethal concentration: 19 ppm/4H | JOCMA7 4,262,1962 |
Reviews
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-Not classifiable as a human carcinogen | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) | DTLWS* 3,28,1972 |
Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm (0.44 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | short term exposure limit 0.1 ppm (0.45 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.45 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 0.3 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, NOV2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 1 mg(F)/m3, inhal, 2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, short term exposure limit 10 mg(F)/m3, Skin, SEP2000 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | short term exposure limit 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), 2006 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | peak 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), 2004 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm (0.44 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), JAN1999 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | short term exposure limit 0,1 ppm (0,44 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 1 mg(HF)/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 2 mg(HF)/m3, JAN1999 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA | short term exposure limit 0.3 mg/m3, JUN2003 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | ceiling concentration 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), JUN2005 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 1 mg(F)/m3, KZG-week 4 mg(F)/m3, inhal, skin, JAN2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-C 0.4 mg/m3, 2003 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, OCT2007 | |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE-air | ceiling concentration 0.1 mg/m3 | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 82007; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 11; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 53 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Organization | Reference |
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EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health