Information profiles on potential occupational hazards: sulfur tetrafluoride. Second draft

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6503675

Information on the potential occupational hazards from sulfur tetrafluoride was reviewed. Topics discussed included chemical and physical properties, production, use, manufacturers and distributors, manufacturing processes, occupational exposures, and biological effects. A national survey indicated that approximately 1,200 workers are potentially exposed to sulfur tetrafluoride. Studies have indicated that sulfur tetrafluoride is highly toxic, irritating, and corrosive to skin, eyes and the respiratory system. Studies in rats showed that sulfur tetrafluoride at 19 parts per million was lethal to one of two rats exposed for 4 hours. A subchronic study showed that rats exposed to 4 parts per million for 4 hours/day for 10 days developed labored breathing, weakness and nasal discharge; after a 14 day recovery period, no significant pathological changes were seen on autopsy. No information was found on carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or teratogenicity.

• Research Organization: Syracuse Research Corp., NY (USA). Center for Chemical Hazard Assessment
• OSTI ID: 6503675
• Report Number(s): PB-87-173852/XAB; SRC-TR-81-549
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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