| Common Name: | AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE, FLAKE |
| Manufacturer: | SPECTRUM CHEMICALS & LABORATORY PRODUCTS |
| SDS Revision Date: | 6/17/2015 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 6WCZ2, 6WZC2 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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ISO 9001:2008 REGISTERED
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PREPARATION DATE: 06/17/2015
REVISION DATE: 06/17/2015
REVISION NUMBER: G1
| 1. IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
PRODUCT CODE: A1135
PRODUCT NAME: AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE, FLAKE
OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION:
SYNONYMS:
AMMONIUM DIFLUORIDE
AMMONIUM HYDROGEN DIFLUORIDE
ACID AMMONIUM FLUORIDE
AMMONIUM FLUORIDE COMP. WITH HYDROGEN FLUORIDE (1:1)
AMMONIUM HYDROFLUORIDE
AMMONIUM HYDROGEN BIFLUORIDE
CAS #: 1341-49-7
RTECS #: BQ9200000
CI#: NOT AVAILABLE
RECOMMENDED USE OF THE CHEMICAL AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
RECOMMENDED USE:
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MAGNESIUM, MAGNESIUM FLOURIDE, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS.
FUNGICIDE.
USES ADVISED AGAINST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SUPPLIER:
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP
14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ST.
GARDENA, CA 90248
(310) 516-8000
ORDER ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.SPECTRUMCHEMICAL.COM
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
CONTACT PERSON: MARTIN LABENZ (WEST COAST)
CONTACT PERSON: IBAD TIRMIZ (EAST COAST)
| 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
CLASSIFICATION:
THIS CHEMICAL IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE 2012 OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200)
CONSIDERED A DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE ACCORDING TO THE GLOBALLY
HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL: CATEGORY 3
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1SUB-CATEGORY B
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1
LABEL ELEMENTS:
DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
CORROSION
SKULLS AND CROSSBONES
HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (HNOC): NOT APPLICABLE
OTHER HAZARDS: NOT AVAILABLE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - PREVENTION:
WASH FACE, HANDS AND ANY EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT BREATHE DUST/FUME/GAS/MIST/VAPORS/SPRAY
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE PROTECTION
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - RESPONSE:
IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER
OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE
IF INHALED:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
IF SWALLOWED: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN
RINSE MOUTH
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - STORAGE: STORE LOCKED UP
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - DISPOSAL:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT
| 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. WEIGHT %
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE 1341-49-7 100
1341-49-7
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL ADVICE:
NATIONAL CAPITAL POISON CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE
IF YOU HAVE A POISON EMERGENCY AND NEED TO TALK TO A POISON SPECIALIST.
CALL 1-800-222-1222. ENSURE THAT MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE AWARE OF THE
MATERIAL(S) INVOLVED AND TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. FIRST
AIDER NEEDS TO PROTECT HIMSELF.
SKIN CONTACT:
WASH OFF IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. CONTINUE FLUSHING WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHES
AND SHOES. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS
REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
WARNING!
IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO THE PERSON PROVIDING AID TO GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION WHEN THE INHALED OR INGESTED MATERIAL IS TOXIC, INFECTIOUS OR
CORROSIVE. DO NOT USE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF VICTIM INGESTED OR
INHALED THE SUBSTANCE; INDUCE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION WITH THE AID OF A
POCKET MASK EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-WAY VALVE OR OTHER PROPER RESPIRATORY
MEDICAL DEVICE. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
SYMPTOMS:
SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS. SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
CAUSES EYE BURNS. MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. IRRITATING TO
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED:
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY
PROTECTION OF FIRST-AIDERS:
FIRST-AID PROVIDERS:
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS. WEAR GLOVES AND OTHER NECESSARY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AS
BIO-HAZARDOUS WASTE
| 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
THE PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE. IF IT IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE, EXTINGUISH THE
FIRE USING AN AGENT SUITABLE FOR THE TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE. HOWEVER, IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE THE FOLLOWING
MAY BE RELEASED: HYDROGEN FLUORIDE; AMMONIA
SPECIFIC HAZARDS:
THE SUBSTANCE ITSELF DOES NOT BURN, BUT MAY DEOMPOSE UPON HEATING
CONTACT WITH METALS MAY EVOLVE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS
CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS OR WHEN HEATED
IT MAY DECOMPOSE UPON HEATING TO PRODUCE CORROSIVE AND/OR TOXIC FUMES
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
SPECIFIC METHODS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND,
MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT) AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM AND UPWIND OF SPILL/LEAK. ENSURE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. DO NOT TOUCH DAMAGED CONTAINERS OR SPILLED MATERIAL UNLESS
WEARING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT FURTHER LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE IF SAFE TO DO SO. DO NOT LET PRODUCT
ENTER DRAINS. PREVENT ENTRY INTO WATERWAYS, SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED
AREAS.
METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
METHODS FOR CONTAINMENT:
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. COVER WITH PLASTIC SHEET TO
PREVENT SPREADING.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID IN A SUITABLE WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACE THOROUGHLY.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
TECHNICAL MEASURES/PRECAUTIONS:
PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AIR EXCHANGE AND/OR EXHAUST IN WORK ROOMS. AVOID DUST
FORMATION. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
SAFE HANDLING ADVICE:
WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND
CLOTHING. AVOID DUST FORMATION. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/DUST.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICE.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL MEASURES/STORAGE CONDITIONS:
DELIQUESCENT. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A DRY AND WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. STORE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: ALKALIS. ACIDS. METALS. GLASS.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
CONTROL PARAMETERS:
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
UNITED STATES:
COMPONENTS OSHA NIOSH ACGIH AIHA WHEEL
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE 2.5 MG/M3 2.5 MG/M3 2.5 MG/M3 NONE
1341-49-7 TWA (AS F) TWA (AS F) TWA (AS F)
CANADA:
COMPONENTS ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA ONTARIO QUEBEC
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE 2.5 MG/M3 2.5 MG/M3 NONE 2.5 MG/M3
1341-49-7 TWA (AS F) TWA (AS F) TWAEV (AS F)
AUSTRALIA AND MEXICO:
COMPONENTS AUSTRALIA MEXICO
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE 2.5 MG/M3 TWA (AS F) NONE
1341-49-7
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
ENGINEERING MEASURES TO REDUCE EXPOSURE:
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION, OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF USER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR
MIST, USE VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE
EXPOSURE LIMIT.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES, SUCH AS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE PROTECTION: FACE-SHIELD
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION:
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING. CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON. GLOVES. BOOTS.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: WEAR RESPIRATOR WITH DUST FILTER.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND
IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING THE PRODUCT. WHEN USING, DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR
SMOKE.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE: FLAKES.
COLOR: WHITE.
ODOR: PUNGENT. AMMONIA.
TASTE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
FORMULA: NH4F.HF
MOLECULAR/FORMULA WEIGHT: 57.06
FLAMMABILITY: NON-FLAMMABLE
FLASHPOINT (DEG. C/DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FLASH POINT TESTED ACCORDING TO: NOT APPLICABLE
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (DEG. C/DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MELTING POINT/RANGE(DEG. C/DEG. F): 124.6-125.6 DEG. C/256.28-258.08 DEG. F
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE(DEG. C/DEG. F): 240 DEG. C/464 DEG. F
BOILING POINT/RANGE(DEG. C/DEG. F): 230-240 DEG. C/446-464 DEG. F
BULK DENSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DENSITY (G/CM3): 1.50
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PH: 2-3.5 (5% SOLUTION)
VAPOR PRESSURE @ 20 DEG. C (KPA): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EVAPORATION RATE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VAPOR DENSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VOC CONTENT (G/L): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (N-OCTANOL/WATER): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MISCIBILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SOLUBILITY:
FREELY SOLUBLE IN WATER
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 602 G/L
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
REACTIVITY:
REACTIVE WITH ACIDS, ALKALIS, METALS, GLASS
REACTS WITH STRONG MINERAL ACIDS FOR FORM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
EVOLVES FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT WITH METALS
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
STABILITY: DELIQUESCENT. STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION DOES NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
HEAT. AVOID DUST FORMATION. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: ALKALIS. ACIDS. METALS. GLASS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HYDROGEN FLUORIDE. AMMONIA.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CORROSIVITY:
IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, IT WILL CORRODE GLASS, CEMENT, AND MOST METALS
SPECIAL REMARKS ON CORROSIVITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
INFORMATION ON LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
PRINCIPAL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INGESTION. INHALATION.
ACUTE TOXICITY:
COMPONENT INFORMATION:
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE - 1341-49-7:
LD50/ORAL/RAT: 130 MG/KG ORAL
LD50 RAT LD50/ORAL/MOUSE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RABBIT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RAT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/RAT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/MOUSE: NO INFOMATION AVAILABLE
OTHER LD50 OR LC50 INFORMATION: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
LD50/ORAL/RAT:
VALUE-ACUTE TOX ORAL: 130 MG/KG
LD50/ORAL/MOUSE:
VALUE - ACUTE TOX ORAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RABBIT:
VALUE-ACUTE TOX DERMAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RAT:
VALUE-ACUTE TOX DERMAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/RAT:
VALUE-VAPOR: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE-GAS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE-DUST/MIST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/MOUSE:
VALUE-VAPOR: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE - GAS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE - DUST/MIST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SYMPTOMS:
SKIN CONTACT:
SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN BURNS. IT MAY CAUSE AN UNUSUAL LARGE,
PUSTULAR SKIN RASH WHICH APPEARS SIMILAR TO BALLOONIG OF THE SKIN. THIS
EFFECT IS NEITHER A PRIMARY REACTION OR AN ALLERGIC DERMATOLOGIC REACTION.
EYE CONTACT:
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE.
INHALATION:
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CAN CAUSE DYSPNEA (SHORTNESS OF BREATH
AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING). SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE COUGHING AND WHEEZING. MAY
CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IT MAY CAUSE PULMONARY
EDEMA. MAY CAUSE BRONCHOSPASMS. MAY CAUSE BRONCHITIS. MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS.
INGESTION:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES DIGESTIVE OR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BURNS.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING. MAY CAUSE SALIVATION. MAY CAUSE
DYSPHAGIA (DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING; PAIN WHILE SWALLOWING). MAY CAUSE
ABDOMINAL PAIN. MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA. DIARRHEA MAY BE WATERY OR BLOODY.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE COUGHING AND CHOKING DUE TO IRRITANT EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE
LOSS OF APPETITE. FLUORIDE ION CAN REDUCE SERUM CALCIUM LEVELS POSSIBLY
CAUSING FATAL HYPOCALCEMIA, HYPOMAGNESEMIA, METABOLIC AND/OR RESPIRATORY
ACIDOSIS, AND SOMETIMES HYPERKALEMIA. MAY CAUSE METABOLIC ACIDOSIS. IT MAY
CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. MAY AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM (TACHYCARDIA). MAY AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (CARDIAC
ARRHYTHMIAS). MAY AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (HYPERTENSION). MAY
AFFECT RESPIRATION (RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION). MAY AFFECT THE PERIPHERAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM AND CAUSE SEVERE PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY WITH PARESTHESIA (A
TINGLING, PRICKING, OR NUMBNESS OF THE SKIN (KNOWN AS THE FEELING OF "PINS
AND NEEDLES) GENERALLY OF THE HANDS AND FEET (EXTREMITIES)), MUSCLE
WEAKNESS AND FLACCID PARALYSIS.. MAY CAUSE HYPOGLYCEMIA (LOW BLOOD SUGAR),
WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS BLURRED VISION, CHILLS, COLD
SWEAT, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, SHAKING, RAPID HEART RATE, CONFUSION,
WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, FAINTING, HUNGER, TINGLING OF THE HANDS OR FEET.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DELAYED AND IMMEDIATE EFFECTS AS WELL AS CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM SHORT AND
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE:
CHRONIC TOXICITY:
CHRONIC OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE FROM INHALATION OR INGESTION OF FLUORIDE
DUSTS, VAPORS OR MISTS MAY CAUSE FLUOROSIS (CHRONIC FLUORIDE POISONING)
AND MAY ALSO AFFECT THE BLOOD SERUM COMPOSITION AND RED BLOOD CELL COUNT.
FLUORISIS IS CHARACTERIZED BY WEIGHT LOSS, WEAKNESS, ANEMIA, BRITTLE BONES,
AND STIFF JOINTS. OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE TEETH
DISCOLORATION/MOTTLED ENAMEL, TENDON CALCIFICATION, AND OSTEROSCLEROSIS..
PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE BRONCHITIS WITH COUGHING,
PHLEGM, AND/OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH. PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION MAY
CAUSE ASTHMA-LIKE ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ATTACKS WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
WHEEZING, COUGHING, AND/OR CHEST TIGHTNESS. PROLONGED OR REPEATED INGESTION
MAY AFFECT THE KIDNEYS.
SENSITIZATION: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
COMPONENTS IARC ACGIH - NTP OSHA HCS -
CARCINOGENS CARCINOGENS
AMMONIUM GROUP 3 (AS NOT LISTED NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
BIFLUORIDE FLUORIDES INORGANIC)
- SUPPLEMENT 7 [1987]
(USED IN DRINKING WATER);
MONOGRAPH 27 [1982]
COMPONENTS AUSTRALIA - NOTIFIABLE AUSTRALIA - PROHIBITED
CARCINOGENIC SUBSTANCES CARCINOGENIC SUBSTANCES
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NO DATA IS AVAILABLE
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY:
STOT - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
STOT - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TARGET ORGANS: BONES. TEETH.
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MOBILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE FROM RESIDUES / UNUSED PRODUCTS:
WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATION.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING:
EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR LOCAL RECYCLING, RECOVERY OR WASTE
DISPOSAL
COMPONENTS RCRA - F SERIES RCRA - K SERIES RCRA - P RCRA - U SERIES
WASTES WASTES SERIES WASTES
WASTES
AMMONIUM NONE NONE NONE NONE
BIFLUORIDE
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
ERG NO: 154
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DOT RQ (LBS): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SYMBOL(S):
TDG (CANADA):
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
ADR:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: II
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
IMO / IMDG:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EMS: F-A
RID:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
ICAO:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
IATA:
UN-NO: UN1727
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
ERG CODE: 8L
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES:
COMPONENTS U.S. TSCA KOREA KECLL PHILIPPINES JAPAN ENCS
(PICCS)
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE PRESENT PRESENT KE- PRESENT PRESENT (1)-
01679 311
COMPONENTS CHINA AUSTRALIA(AICS) EINECS-NO.
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT 215-676-4
U.S. REGULATIONS:
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE:
MASSACHUSETTS RTK: PRESENT
NEW JERSEY RTK HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: 0089
NEW JERSEY - DISCHARGE PREVENTION - LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: PRESENT
PENNSYLVANIA RTK: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE:
PENNSYLVANIA RTK - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD LIST: PRESENT
MINNESOTA - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST:
PRESENT (LISTED AS FLUORIDES, INORGANIC)
NEW YORK RELEASE REPORTING - LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
5000 LB RQ
100 LB RQ
LOUISANA REPORTABLE QUANTITY LIST FOR POLLUTANTS:
100 LB FINAL RQ
45.4 KG FINAL RQ
CALIFORNIA DIRECTORS LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: PRESENT
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986.
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHEMICAL REQUIRING A WARNING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65. (SEE TABLE BELOW)
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHEMICAL REQUIRING A WARNING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65. (SEE TABLE BELOW)
COMPONENTS CARCINOGEN DEVELOPMENTAL MALE FEMALE
TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE REPRODUCTIVE
TOXICITY TOXICITY
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NOT LISTED NOT LISTED NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
CERCLA/SARA:
COMPONENTS CERCLA - HAZARDOUS SECTION 302 SECTION 302
SUBSTANCES AND EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
THEIR REPORTABLE SUBSTANCES AND TPQS SUBSTANCES AND RQS
QUANTITIES
AMMONIUM 100 LB FINAL RQ NONE NONE
BIFLUORIDE 45.4 KG FINAL RQ
COMPONENTS SECTION 313 - SECTION 313 - REPORTING
CHEMICAL CATEGORY DE MINIMIS
AMMONIUM NONE 1% (LISTED AS AQUEOUS AMMONIA FROM
BIFLUORIDE WATER DISSOCIABLE AMMONIUM SALTS)
U.S. TSCA:
COMPONENTS TSCA SECTION 5(A)2 - CHEMICALS TSCA 8(D) -HEALTH AND
WITH SIGNIFICANT NEW USE SAFETY REPORTING
RULES (SNURS)
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
CANADA:
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS:
E: CORROSIVE MATERIAL
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE: E
CANADA CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATION:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE
CPR (CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATION) AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL OF THE
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
INVENTORY:
COMPONENTS CANADA (DSL) CANADA (NDSL)
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE PRESENT NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS CEPA SCHEDULE I - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS CEPA - 2010 GREENHOUSE GASES SUBJECT TO
MANDATORY REPORTING
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NOT LISTED
EU CLASSIFICATION:
R-PHRASE(S):
R25: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
R34: CAUSES BURNS.
S-PHRASE(S):
S22: DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
S26:
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S37: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES.
S45:
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
(SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 1/2: KEEP LOCKED UP AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
COMPONENTS CLASSIFICATION CONCENTRATION LIMITS SAFETY PHRASES
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE T; R25 10%<=C: T; R25 (S1/2) S22 S26
C; R34 1%<=C<10%: XN; R22 S37 S45
1%<=C: C; R34
0.1%<=C<1%: XI; R36/38
THE PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANNEX VI TO DIRECTIVE
67/548/EEC:
INDICATION OF DANGER:
T: TOXIC
C: CORROSIVE.
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PREPARATION DATE: 06/17/2015
REVISION DATE: 06/17/2015
PREPARED BY: SONIA OWEN
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