Arsenic pentafluoride

Synonyms

Arsorane, pentafluoro-; Pentafluoroarsorane; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Colorless gas; Makes white clouds in moist air; Hydrolyzed instantly by water; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used in electroconductive polymers as a doping agent; [Hawley]

Comments

See "Arsenic" and the linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Inorganic arsenic plus methylated metabolites in urine = 35 ug As/L; end of workweek; Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)

0.01 mg/m3, as As (2.5 mg/m3, as F)

0.01 mg/m3, as As (2.5 mg/m3, as F)

1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F

5 mg/m3, as As

Aplastic anemia

Sensorimotor

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Established

Human carcinogen

Confirmed Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Arsenic, chronic toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing