Label abbreviations descriptions

VINYL FLUORIDE

Chemical Identification
CAS # 75-02-5
Formula

C₂H₃F
Synonyms

fluoroethene; fluoroethylene; monofluoroethylene; vinyl fluoride monomer; vinyl fluoride, inhibited

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless gas with a faint, ethereal odor.
Boiling point -98°F Molecular weight 46.1
Freezing point/melting point -257°F Vapor pressure 25.2 atm
Flash point Vapor density 1.6
Specific gravity 0.707 at 32°F Ionization potential 10.37 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.6% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 21.7%
NFPA health rating 2 NFPA fire rating 4
NFPA reactivity rating 2 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.)
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments
Method reference
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA

1 ppm

 TLV-TWA

1 ppm [1996]

 PEL-TWA

0.2 ppm (0.38 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C

5 ppm

 TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

NA

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

Not established

 Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2A, TLV-A2, NTP-R Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/14/2021