Agent Name | Sodium aluminum fluoride |
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CAS Number | 15096-52-3 |
Formula | Al-F6.3Na |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | Cryolite; Cryolite (AlNa3F6); Cryolite (Na3(AlF6)); Greenland spar; ICE Spar; Icetone; Koyoside; Kriolit; Kryocide; Kryolith [German]; Natriumaluminiumfluorid [German]; Natriumhexafluoroaluminate [German]; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Fluorides, Inorganic |
Description | Colorless to white (but may also be other colors) solid; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses | Used as an electrolyte in the production of aluminum by electrolytic reduction; [ACGIH] |
Comments | May cause fluorosis; "Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles." [ICSC] See "FLUORIDES." |
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BEI | Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.) |
TLV (ACGIH) | 2.5 mg/m3, as F |
PEL (OSHA) | 2.5 mg/m3, as F |
MAK | 1 mg/m3as F, inhalable fraction |
IDLH (NIOSH) | 250 mg/m3, as F |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |