Ahf MSDS
Ahf MSDS
NFPA: H=4 F=0 I=1 S=None HMIS: H=3 F=0 R=1 PPE= Supplied by user; dependent on conditions
AHF 0505 05 May 2005 Solvay Chemicals, Inc. Regulatory Affairs Department
Not valid three years after effective date or after issuance of superseding MSDS, whichever is earlier. French or Spanish translations of this MSDS may be available. Check www.solvaychemicals.us or call Solvay Fluorides, LLC to verify the latest version or translation availability. Material Safety Data Sheets contain country specific regulatory information. Therefore, the MSDSs provided are for use only by customers of Solvay Fluorides, LLC in North America. If you are located in a country other than Canada, Mexico or the United States, please contact the Solvay Group company in your country for MSDS information applicable to your location.
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Emergency Telephone Numbers Emergencies (USA): 1 800 424 9300 (CHEMTREC) Transportation Emergencies (INTERNATIONAL/MARITIME): 1 703 527 3887 (CHEMTREC) Transportation Emergencies (CANADA): 1 613 996 6666 (CANUTEC) Transportation Emergencies (MEXICO SETIQ): 01 800 00 214 00 (MEX. REPUBLIC) 525 559 1588 (Mexico city and metro area)
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Hydrogen Fluoride
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
INGREDIENTS Hydrogen Fluoride FORMULA HF WT. PERCENT > 99.5 CAS # 7664 39 3
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: 3.1 3.2 Route of Entry: Inhalation: Yes Skin: Yes Ingestion: Yes
Potential Effects of exposure: Danger! Corrosive and toxic product, very hazardous to human health and the environment. Causes severe burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Burns may not be immediately painful or visible. Onset can be delayed up to 24 hours. Can be absorbed through the skin in fatal amounts. Risk of cardiac and nervous disorders. Presents hazards from its ionized fluorine which binds with calcium in the body and can result in hypocalcemia (possible life threatening lowering of serum calcium). Chronic exposure to the product can cause bone or dental fluorosis. Reactions with certain metals can generate flammable and potentially explosive hydrogen gas. Inhalation: Severe irritation of the nose and the throat. Spasmodic cough and difficulty in breathing. Risk of chemical pneumonitis (lung irritation) and pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs). At high concentrations, risk of hypocalcemia (possible life threatening lowering of serum calcium) with nervous problems (tetany) and cardiac arrhythmia (heart irregularity). In case of repeated or prolonged exposure; risk of sore throat, nose bleeds, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and erosion of teeth. Eyes: Gas Also possible hazard by simultaneous inhalation of the product. Burns may not be immediately painful or visible for 4 to 24 hours. Severe eye irritation, watering, redness Burns. Risk of serious of temporary eye lesions. Risk of burns and blindness. Liquefied gas (acid mist) Severe eye irritation, watering, redness and swelling of the eyelids. Burns. Risk of serious or permanent eye lesions or cornea damage and blindness.
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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Skin contact: Also possible hazard by simultaneous inhalation of the product. Burns may not be immediately painful or visible for greater than 8 hours. Gas: Painful irritation, delayed appearance In case of prolonged contact: risk of severe burns Liquefied gas (acid mist): The product can be absorbed through the skin causing destruction of the deep tissue layers including the bone tissue. Painful irritation, redness and swelling of the skin. Severe burns, slow healing. Risk of shock. If contacting the fingernails, severe pain after several hours. Risk of hypocalcemia (possible life threatening lowering of serum calcium) depending on the extent of the lesions. Ingestion: Gas: Unlikely risk. Liquefied gas (acid mist): Severe irritations, burns, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by shock. Risk of throat, edema (fluid in lungs) and suffocation. Nausea, vomiting (bloody), abdominal cramps and diarrhea (bloody). Cough and difficulty breathing. Risk of chemical pneumonitis (lung irritation) and pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs) from product inhalation. Risk of hypocalcemia (possible life threatening lowering of serum calcium) with nervous problems (tetany) and cardiac rhythm disorders. Risk of convulsions, loss of consciousness, deep coma and cardiopulmonary arrest. Risk of general symptoms having a severe or fatal prognosis. Carcinogenicity: See section 11.3
Hydrogen Fluoride
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attention regardless of how minor the contact. The calcium combines with the fluoride to form the insoluble calcium fluoride thus preventing the fluoride from entering the intact skin and causing tissue damage. HF antidote gel, (calcium gluconate), is available through Pharmascience of Montreal, Canada [(800)207 4477] and your local pharmacist. 4.1 Inhalation: Remove the subject from the contaminated area as soon as possible. Transport subject lying down, with the head higher that the body, to a quiet, uncontaminated and well ventilated location. Administer oxygen (2.5% calcium gluconate if available, can be oxygen nebulized with trained personnel) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary and as soon a possible. If patient is unconscious, give artificial respiration. Note: Mouth to mouth resuscitation is not recommended.] Keep warm (blanket). Consult physician in all cases. Take to a hospital. Eyes: Flush eyes with running water for 5 minutes, while keeping the eyelids wide open. Rinse the eyes with a calcium gluconate 1% solution in physiological serum (10ml of calcium gluconate 10% in 90 ml of physiological serum) for 10 minutes. (Continue a calcium gluconate drip into eyesThen drop wise while transporting.) If 1% calcium gluconate is not available continue flushing with water. In the case difficulty opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash. Do not use oily drops, ointment, or HF skin burn treatments. Consult an ophthalmologist or eye specialist and physician immediately in all cases. Take to a hospital immediately. Skin: Immediately bring the clothed subject under the shower. Remove contaminated shoes, socks and clothing; while washing the affected skin with running water for 5 minutes. Double bag all contaminated clothing for disposal. Immediately apply calcium gluconate gel 2.5% and massage into the affected area using rubber gloves; continue to massage while repeatedly applying gel until 15 minutes after pain is relieved (see section 16). Apply water longer (15 minutes) if calcium gluconate is not available. Alternately, immerse the burned area in a solution of 0.2% iced aqueous Hyamine 1622 (a quaternary ammonium made by Rohm & Haas) or 0.13% iced aqueous Zephiran Chloride (a benzalkonium chloride sold by Sanofi Synthelabo). If finger/finger nails are touched, even if there is no pain, dip them in a bath of 5% calcium gluconate for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep warm (blanket), provide clean clothing. Consult a physician immediately in all cases of skin contact no matter how minor. Take to a hospital immediately. Ingestion: Consult a physician immediately in all cases. Take to a hospital.
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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If the subject is completely conscious: Rinse mouth with fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. When directed by physician, give orally either 1% aqueous calcium gluconate solution, milk or calcium/magnesium containing anti acid. Such solutions can be beneficial but also may be problematic if they induce vomiting. If the subject presents nervous, respiratory or cardiovascular disorders, administer oxygen. If the subject is unconscious: Classical resuscitation measures. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 4.2 Medical Treatment/Notes to Physician: (HANDLE PATIENT AND ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING WITH HF RESISTANT GLOVES.) Note: For burns of moderate area (greater than 8 square inches on a normal adult), significant inhalation exposure, and ingestion, systemic effects may occur and a critical care unit should be considered for the patient to monitor for hypocalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypomagnesemia, and hyperkalemia and possible dialysis. Hypocalcemia may need to be monitored for burns of greater than two square inches and may require systemic administration of calcium gluconate. EKG can be monitored indirectly for effectiveness of treatment for hypocalcemia. Excess calcium can cause heart irregularities. Inhalation: Pulmonary resuscitation (oxygen therapy). If necessary, tracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation. Treat as soon as possible. Give a 2.5 to 3% calcium gluconate solution by nebulizer in the first 12 to 24 hours. Prevention or treatment of pulmonary edema and bacterial secondary infection. Surveillance of cardiac (EKG), respiratory, renal and hepatic functions. In case of hypocalcemia, I.V. perfusion of 10 ml of a 10% calcium gluconate solution diluted in a 1 liter of physiological serum. Surveillance of hyperfluoremia and possible treatment with hemodialysis. Do not give stimulants. Patient must remain inactive for at least 24 hours. Eye Contact: Initiate irrigation with 500 to 1,000 cc of a 1% calcium gluconate solution in normal saline using local anesthetic. Administration by an ocular irrigator is desirable. Consult an ophthalmologist. Follow up with 1% calcium gluconate eye drops as required and ophthalmic steroid solution, as indicated by ophthalmologist. In addition, medical surveillance as specified for inhalation. Skin Contact: Prevention or treatment for shock. Apply and massage calcium gluconate gel (2.5%) until pain subsides or 20 minutes have elapsed for 4 6 times a day
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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
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If the exposed surface is larger than 2 in2, administer (in 1,000 cc of Hartman or saline solution) 20 cc of 10% calcium gluconate at a slow rate (60 70 drops/minute). For second and third degree burns, or if the pain does not subside within 20 minutes, or burns with concentrated HF (greater than 50%), consider sub cutaneous microinjections of 2.5% calcium gluconate at a distance of 5 mm around the affected area using a small gauge needle (#30 stainless). Do not use more than 0.5 ml per cm2 of affected skin surface. Severe digital burns: slow intra arterial infusion (over a 4 hour period) of 10 ml of a 10% calcium gluconate solution diluted in 40 ml of physiological serum. For HF contact on nails, consider splitting the nail and application of calcium gluconate on the nail bed. Blisters and necrotic tissue should be debrided (Warning: The liquid contained in the blister is corrosive). Do not use local anesthetics. Resolution of pain is a means to determine effective medical treatment. In addition, medical surveillance as specified in inhalation section.
Ingestion: Oxygen therapy via intra tracheal intubation. If necessary, tracheotomy. Careful gastric lavage after administration of 10 vials of calcium gluconate (to be repeated as frequently as needed). In case of intense pain, inject an I.M. morphomimetic analgesic drug (piritramide) before taking to hospital. Prevention or treatment of shock and pulmonary edema. Digestive endoscopy in all cases. Treatment of gastrointestinal tract burns and resulting effects. Surveillance and treatment of hypocalcemia. In case of hypocalcemia, I.V. perfusion of 20 ml of a 10% calcium gluconate solution diluted in 1 liter of physiological serum. Surveillance of hyperfluoremia and possible treatment with hemodialysis. Surveillance of cardiac (EKG) and nervous system functions.
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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Fire Fighting Procedures Specific hazards: Non combustible/non flammable but may produce dangerous fumes if involved in fire. Formation of dangerous gas in contact with water or humid air. Formation of flammable gas on contact with certain metals (see section 10). Contact with water may produce heat release and present risks of splashing. Protective measures in case of intervention: Evacuate all non essential personnel. Intervention only by capable personnel who are trained and aware of the hazards of the product. In all cases wear self contained breathing apparatus. When intervention in close proximity wear full protective acid resistant suit. Protect intervention team with water spray when approaching the fire. After intervention, proceed to clean the equipment (take a shower, remove clothing carefully, clean and check). Other precautions: Cool containers exposed to fire. Depending on wind direction, warn people of danger of inhalation, close doors and windows and get ventilation stopped. Approach from upwind. Absorb gas/vapors with water spray. After the fire, proceed rapidly to clean the surfaces exposed to the fumes in order to limit the damage to the equipment. As for any fire, ventilate and clean the rooms before re entry.
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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Cleanup methods: Prevent the product from entering sewers or confined spaces. Knock down water is dangerous for the environment and should, as far as possible, be diked for containment and later disposal (see section 13). Precautions for protection of the environment: Immediately notify the appropriate authorities in case of discharges equal to or greater than the reportable quantity of 100 LBS If possible, dam quantities of liquid with dry alkali, sand or earth. Do not discharge into the environment
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7.2
7.3 7.4
7.5
ERPG 3 50 ppm
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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8.2
Exposure Controls: Maintain employee exposures to levels below the applicable exposure limits. Follow the protective measures given in section 7.
8.2.1 Occupational Exposure Controls: 8.2.1.1 Ventilation: Provide local ventilation suitable for appropriate emission control. 8.2.1.2 Respiratory protection: Use only NIOSH approved respirators. Comply with OSHA respiratory protection requirements. Use self contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/in insufficient oxygen environments/in case of large uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.
8.2.1.3 Hand protection: Use Protective gloves HF chemically resistant; recommended materials: butyl rubber 8.2.1.4 Eye protection: Chemical proof goggles/full face shield obligatory. 8.2.1.5 Skin protection: HF acid resistant clothing. HF chemically resistant boots if risk of splashing. 8.3 Other precautions: Shower and eye wash stations. Wash soiled equipment. Take off contaminated clothing immediately after exposure. Double bag and dispose of properly. Avoid contact with any leather object. Consult the industrial hygienist or the safety manager for the selection of personal protective equipment suitable for the working conditions.
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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Explosive Properties: With certain materials (see section 10). Oxidizing Properties: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: 1028 hPa (771 mmHg) at 20C (68F) Relative Density: Specific gravity (H2O=1): 1.0 at 4 C (38.4F) Specific density: 0.97 at 19.5C (67F) Solubility: Water: Very Soluble Ethanol: Very soluble Fat: No data Partition coefficient: Not applicable Viscosity: No data Vapor Density (air=1): 2.4 at 20C (68F) Evaporation Rate: No data
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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Hydrogen Fluoride
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12.3 Mobility: Air mobility in aerosol form Water considerable solubility and mobility Soil/sediments adsorption on mineral soil constituents Conditions: slightly acid pH (Fluorides). 12.4 Degradation Abiotic: Air neutralization by natural alkalinity Water/soil ionization/neutralization of inorganic and organic materials Water/soil complexation/precipitation of inorganic materials. Degradation products: aluminum/iron/calcium/phosphate complexes and/or precipitates as a function of pH (Fluorides) Biotic: not applicable (inorganic compound) 12.5 Potential for bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration: log Po/w not applicable (ionizable inorganic compound) Accumulation into vegetable leaves (Fluorides) 12.6 Other adverse effects /Comments: Harmful for aquatic organisms. Nevertheless, hazard for the aquatic environment is limited due to product properties: low chronic toxicity Product fate is highly depending on environmental conditions: pH, temperature, oxidoreductive potential, mineral and organic content of the medium,...
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Hydrogen Fluoride
ERG: 8P
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State Component Listing: State Comment CA Airborne Contaminants & Emissions Inventory CA Hazardous Substance List CT Hazardous Material Safety IL Chemical Safety Act IL Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employees Act IN Occupational Health & Safety Standards Air KY Occupational Health & Safety Standards Air LA Right to Know List LA Spill Reporting MA Oil and Hazardous Materials List MA Right to Know Substance List MN Hazardous Substancec List NJ Right to Know Substance List NJ Spill Tax List NC Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants NY Release Reporting List of Hazardous Substances PA Right to Know RI Right to Know Act National Regulations (Canada) Canadian DSL Registration: DSL WHMIS Classification: D1A Very toxic material E Corrosive
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Labeling according to Directive 1999/45/EC. Category ID Phrase Symbols T+ Very toxic C Corrosive Phrases R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 35 Causes severe burns. Phrases S (1/2) (Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.) 7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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