Product ID:ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000603
MSDS Number: BCBDR

Cage: 1L168

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7783-70-2

RTECS: CC5800000

Fraction By Weight: UNK

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG SB/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:CORR TO SKIN,EYES.INHALED:IRRITATS RESPIR
TRAC,NOSE BLEES,NAUSEA.

First Aid:SKIN OR EYES:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES. FOR SKIN:CONTINUE FLUSH TIL WHITENESS DISAPPEARS.APPLY
MAGNESIA PASTE(MIXTURE OF GLYCERIN & MAGNESIUM OXIDE)INHALED:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GET DR. IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:N/A(UNKNOWN)
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,AVOID WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP(NIOSH APPRVD),FULL
PROTECTV CLOTHS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/H*2O GIVES OFF HF & WITH METALS
GIVES OFF H*2O GAS;CONTACT W/ORGANIC/SILICEOUS CAUSES FIRE

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.EVACUATE
UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL.PROTECTED & TRAINED PERSONNEL MAY DIKE UP
LARGE SPILLS WITH ABSORPTIVE MATERIAL(BAKING SODA,SODA ASH,POWDERED
FLUORSPAR OR CRYOLITE).PUMP OR S HOVEL INTO DRUMS,PREFERABLY
PLASTIC,SEAL & LABEL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE OUTDOORS AWAY FM DIRECT
SUNLIGHT,AWAY FROM H*2O & HEAT.KEEP VALVE TIGHTLY CLOSED.DO NOT
DROP OR REFILL CYLINDER.ALWAY REPLACE VALVES/CAPS ON CYL
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER TO PREVENT VIOLENT
REACTION.DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.STAND AWAY FROM OUTLET WHEN OPENING
VALVES.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SCBA OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR;EITHER MUST
HAVE FULL FACEPIECE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHERE OPENED TO AIR.MECHANICAL FOR STORAGE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGG/FACEMASK
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE OR BUTYL RUBBER HARD HAT &
BOOTS.EYEWASH/SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM ALLIED CHEMICAL CO.,DATED:11/80.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:301F
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:7.5
Spec Gravity:2.99
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1(BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:UNK
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MODERATELY VISCOUS,ODOR:UNK
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,PHOSPHOROUS,FLAMMABLE ORGANIC MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH WATER & METALS.AVOID STORAGE
IN HUMID CONDITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTS WITH WATER TO YIELD HF,ALSO
ANTIMONY OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:USE CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR LICENSED
FOR THIS OPERATION.

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