Fluorine - F2
Fluorine - F2
Find here the main information on fluorine or " difluor " (F2) such as its physical characteristics, its effects on health, the means of detecting it (F2 gas detector) as well as the appropriate respiratory protection equipment (gas mask or assisted ventilation device with type B anti-gas filter ).
Main characteristics of fluorine (F2)
Fluorine (F2), also called " difluorine ", is a gas found mainly in the chemical industry as an agent for organic and inorganic synthesis. It is also found in the nuclear industry for the preparation of uranium hexafluoride and in the manufacture of chemical or nuclear weapons (sarin gas or atomic bombs). Many fluorinated gases such as freons are used in the refrigeration industry (refrigeration systems and air conditioners).
Health effects of fluoride
Yellowish in color, almost invisible, fluorine (F2) is distinguished by its repulsive odor , detectable from 0.02 ppm. It is a very toxic gas by inhalation (R26) and corrosive to the point of causing burns (R35) to the skin and eyes. Fluorine is an oxidizer , which means that it promotes the ignition of combustible materials (R8). Being one of the most reactive elements in all of chemistry , it reacts with almost all mineral and organic substances.
F2 (Fluorine) gas detector
Although discernible by smell, only an F2 gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this highly toxic gas, so we will move towards portable or fixed fluorine detection in ppm.
Fluorine respiratory protection (F2)
Fluorine is an eye irritant gas, so we will opt for a full-face mask for short-term interventions or for a more comfortable assisted ventilation device with type B anti-gas filters. If the concentrations exceed 60 times the VLEP, an isolating breathing apparatus will be essential.