Chemical Specific Information Fluorine Overview Fluorine gas is corrosive to exposed tissues and to the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Fluorine penetrates deeply into body tissues and will continue to exert toxic effects unless neutralized. Fluorine reacts violently and decomposes to hydrofluoric acid on contact with moisture.
Fluorine is the most powerful oxidizer known.
It reacts with virtually all inorganic and organic substances. Fluorine ignites in contact with ammonia, ceramic materials, phophorus, sulfur, copper wire, acetone and many other organic and inorganic compounds. Flush affected area with copious amounts of water for 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing as rapidly as possible. Continue for a minimum of 30 minutes.