Product ID:HYDROFLUORIC ACID,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000609
MSDS Number: BCBDX

ALLIED CHEMICAL CO.

COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Cage: 1L168

ALLIED-SIGNAL INC

1087R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

HYDROGEN FLUORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-39-3

RTECS: MW7875000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 3 PPM/6 STEL (F)

ACGIH TLV: C 3 PPM (F); 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MILD EXPSR-CAN IRRIT NOSE,THROAT/RESP SYS &
SEV EXPSR CAN BURN THESE:ING:SEV MOUTH*SEE SUPP DATA

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:PROMPTLY FLUSH W PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN.IMMED GET MED HELP;ING:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.DRINK WATER FOLLOWED
BY MILD OR 2-OZ OF MILK OF MAGNESIA.GET MED ATTN;INH:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GI VE OXY.EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED,GET MED ATTN IMMED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,FOG,FOAM FOR LG FIRES & CO*2,DRY CHEM
FOR SM FIR
Fire Fighting Procedures:HF VAP WILL BE RELEASED FM RUPTURE CNTNR,WEAR
PROTEC EQUIP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES FLAMM/EXPLOSVE GAS(H*2)W/CERTAIN
METLS.GIVES HEAT W/MANY SUGS.EXCESS HEAT MAY EXPLOSDE CONTNRS

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA.WEAR PROTECTV EQUIP.STOP LEAK
W/O RISK.DISCHARGE WILL ORDINARILY BE A VAPOR OR LIQ THAT RAPIDLY
VAPORIZES.FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIP MUST BE USED BY THOSE TREATING
SPILL.DIKE AREA & PUMP LIQ INTO A SUITABLE CNTNR AS SOON AS POSS
&NEUTRALIZE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL WELL-VENTILATED
AREA.DO NOT STORE IN OR NEAR METAL CONTNRS.USE PROTEC EQUIP.SAFETY
SHOWER/EYE WASH FACILITY SHOULD BE AVAIL IN STORAGE
Other Precautions:.AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT.IN CASE OF FIRE,HF WILL COME
OFF FROM RUPTURED CNTNRS,WEAR SELF CNTND BRTHG APP;WEAR ACID
RESIST EQUIP DURING NORMAL USE;USE WATER SPAY TO COOL EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CNTND BREATHNG APP JOINTLY APPROVD BY
NIOSH/MESA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN).SUFF TO REDUCE HF CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFTY GOGG/FACESHILD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM ALLIED CHEM CO.,DATED:9/85;CONTD EXPOSURE:THROAT/STOMACH
BURN.CAN BE FATAL;SKIN:LIQ/VAP CORROSIVE TO SKIN.PENETRATES &
DAMAGES TISSUE/BONE;EYES:LIQ/VAP CAN IRRIT OR CORNEAL DAMAGE.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:67F,19.54C
Vapor Pres:776
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:0.980
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1.0(BU-ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,FUMES IN AIR,SHARP PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
GLASS,CONCRETE/SILICON,CERTAIN METLS,OXIDEIZERS/FLAM MATL
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCE OF HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HF(GAS/MIST),H*2,F

Waste Disposal Methods:TREAT SM AMTS BY ADDING TO EXCESS H*2O &
NEUTRLZE W/LIME SLURRY,LIMESTONE/SODA ASH.DISPOSE OF RESIDUE/SLURRY
BY REMOVL TO AN APPRVD CHEM WASTES LANDFILL BY AN APPRVD CONTRACTOR
IAW EXISITNG REGS.AS WA STE DISPOSAL METHODS VARY,CONTACT SUPPLR
FOR INFO.

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