ABSTRACT
Decomposes to fumes of F and SOx when heated. Reacts with water, steam, and acids to give toxic and corrosive fumes.2 Powerful methylating agent.3,4
Physiological Properties and Health Hazards
Corrosive.4 Vapor causes severe irritation of the respiratory system with possible severe lung injury and death after a latent period.5 Vapor and liquid irritate or burn the eyes resulting in temporary or permanent eye damage.6 The vapor or liquid may blister the skin and skin absorption may result in severe poisoning after latent period. Prevent inhalation of vapor. Prevent contact with skin and eyes. Mutagen in Ames test.7 Possible carcinogen.9,10 LD50 (mice) 112 mg/kg; LD50 (rats) 0.025-0.029 mg/kg. Mean irritation index (rabbits) 8.0.7
Spillage Disposal
All personnel should leave the area immediately. Entrance into the spillage area should be made only by personnel wearing a self-contained, full-face breathing apparatus; longsleeved rubber gloves; goggles; and protective clothing (nonporous). The spill should be treated with excess ammonia solution and then mopped up and run down the drain with at least 50 times its volume of water. Ventilate area. Labware should be completely immersed in an ammonia solution and allowed to stand overnight before removal from hood working area. Contaminated clothing should be removed promptly and placed in a well-ventilated area, and the affected areas of the skin should be washed immediately with copious quantities of water. Contaminated clothing should then be treated with a basic solution and discarded.11
