Sulfuryl fluoride
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sulfur difluoride dioxide, Vikane®Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (40 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless, odorless gas. [insecticide/fumigant] [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]Molecular Weight
102.1Boiling Point
-68°FFreezing Point
-212°FSolubility
(32°F): 0.2%Vapor Pressure
(70°F): 15.8 atmIonization Potential
13.04 eVFlash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NARelative Gas Density
3.72Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reportedExposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid)Symptoms
conjunctivitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, paresthesia; liquid: frostbite: In Animals: narcosis, tremor, convulsions; pulmonary edema; kidney injuryTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneysPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Frostbite
Eyes:Frostbite
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Frostbite wash
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 125 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency 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 apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division