Safety Data Sheet Ammonium Fluoride 40% High Purity 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Ammonium Fluoride 40% High Purity Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 0466 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect, Toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Toxic by skin absorption Target Organs: Bone Signal Words: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 3 Serious eye damage Category 1 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H301+H311+H331 H318 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Precautionary Statements: P261 Avoid breathing fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Original on 02/17/2017 Page 1 of 6
P301+P310 P302+P352 P304+P340 P305+P351+P338 P321 P330 P361+P364 P403+P233 P405 P501 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment is urgent (see first aid instruction on this SDS). Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Toxic if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 3 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # Ammonium Fluoride EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight 39-41 12125-01-8 235-185-9 NH 4 F 37.04 g/mol Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H 2 O 18.00 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Use appropriate media for adjacent fires. Cool unopened containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride gas, ammonia) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). Original on 02/17/2017 Page 2 of 6
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Neutralize spill. Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Do not store in glass. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Ammonium Fluoride 2.5 mg/m 3 PEL OSHA 2.5 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles, and a face shield. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and full body covering. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Original on 02/17/2017 Page 3 of 6
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Clear, colorless liquid. Odor Odor threshold ph 6.2-7.0 @ 20 C (68 F) Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Not Flammable Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Flammable Vapor pressure Vapor density Specific gravity 1.11 Solubility (ies) Completely soluble in water. Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Glass. Oxidizing agents. Nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride gas, ammonia. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Other Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA LD50 Intraperitoneal rat 31 mg/kg as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Irritation, burns, dermatitis. Irritation, burns. Respiratory Irritation, chills, difficulty breathing, coughing, fever. Ingestion Burns, shock, vasomotor depression, cardiac disturbances, hematemesis, nausea, abdominal pain, lesions. Original on 02/17/2017 Page 4 of 6
Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Product or Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO UN2505, Ammonium Fluoride Solution, 6.1, pg III UN2505, AMMONIUM FLUORIDE SOLUTION, 6.1, PG III UN2505, AMMONIUM FLUORIDE SOLUTION, 6.1, PG III No UN2505, Ammonium Fluoride Solution, 6.1, pg III 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Acute Health Hazard Acute Health Hazard Original on 02/17/2017 Page 5 of 6
SARA 313 WHMIS Canada Class D-1B: Poisonous and infectious material- Immediate and serious effects- Toxic Class D-2B: Poisonous and infectious material- Other effects- Toxic 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Original 02/17/2017 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Original on 02/17/2017 Page 6 of 6