Product ID:FLUOSILICIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N000077
MSDS Number: BCDQY

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID (30-32% W/W) CRIT. DOC. RECOMMENDS

CAS: 16961-83-4

RTECS: VV8225000

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE LIQUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS TO
SKIN & EYES.

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH W/ WATER & SEE PHYSICIAN. EYES: FLUSH W/ WATER 15
MIN. & SEE PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
HIGHLY TOXIC & CORROSIVE FUMES OF FLUORIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, LABORATORY APRON. HAVE BODY SHIELD AVAILABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AWAY
FROM KNOWN POISONS OR STRONG ALKALIES.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:IF FUMES EXCEED TWA (MFG 2.5MG/CUM), USE
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED MSK
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:1.2200
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>ETHER
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS ODORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Waste Disposal Methods:COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACE W/ SODIUM
BICARBJONATE OR SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX & ADD
WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY & WASH DOWN THE DRAIN W/ EXCESS
WATER. WASH SITE WITH SODA AS H SOLUTION. FOLLOW FED, STATE, &
LOCAL REGULATIONS

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