BFBHF - CALCIUM FLUORIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-490-3998
MSDS Number: BFBHF

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Emergency Phone: (314)982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-75-5

RTECS: EW1760000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (F)

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:SLIGHT IRRT;ING:MAY CAUSE
VOMIT/DIARRHEA;SKIN:NO ADVRS EFFECT;EYES:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IRRIT OCCURS;EY ES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15 MIN.
GET MED ATTN IMMED.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
& RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST.COLLECT BY SCOOPING,MOPPING OR
WET VACUUMING AS APPROPRIATE.COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO
A CLOSED METAL CONTA INER.DO NOT FLUSH TO THE SEWER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:04 SEP 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2500C(4532F
Spec Gravity:3.18
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A
CLOSED,PREFERABLY METAL,CONTAINER AND SENT TO A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE
DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS; CWA/CERCLA RQ: L BS

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