BBVHZ - HFS ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:HFS ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F006273
MSDS Number: BBVHZ

Responsible Party
K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS INC/DES PLAINES, ILL 60018

Emergency Phone: (312) 257-2251

Cage: OO172

Contractor
K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS, INC.

Telephone: (219)882-5776

Cage: OO172

Ingredients

HYDROFLOUSILICIC ACID (AQUEOUS SOLUTION)

CAS: 16961-83-4

RTECS: VV8225000

Fraction By Weight: 23%

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH
W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. _

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK UTILIZING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T SPILL ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. DON'T
ALLOW SOLUTIONS TO BECOME DEHYDRATED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN METAL CONTAINERS, ETCHES GLASS SLIGHTLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY HANDLED OUTSIDE
_
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: EXHAUST FAN
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:108C
Spec Gravity:1.2
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW AQUEOUS SOLUTION WITH PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:MIXING W/STRONG ACIDS SUCH AS SULFURIC
ACID. DEHYDRATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILCON TETRA FLUORIDE IS PRODUCED ON
CONTACT W/SULFURIC ACID

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT NEUTRALIZED SPILL OR PRODUCT & REMOVE TO
A SUITABLE DISPOSAL SITE WHICH DOESN'T CONTAMINATE WATER SUPPLIES.
SMALL QUANTITIES IN WATER ARE BENEFICIAL.

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