BFBHG - CALCIUM FLUORIDE

  • MSDS: BFBHG
  • Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: CALCIUM FLUORIDE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-490-3998
Product Identification

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

Responsible Party
J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

Emergency Phone: (201)859-2151

Cage: DO870

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-75-5

RTECS: EW1760000

Fraction By Weight: >90%.

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (F)

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

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAY IRR.SKIN OR EYES.ING.MAY CAUSE GI
PAIN.ING.IS HARMFUL& MAY BE FATAL.

First Aid

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING & CALL A DOCTOR AT
ONCE. IN CASE OF CONTACT:FLUSH EYES & SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS.WEAR PROPER PROTECT.EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIREFIGHTERS.WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACE PIECE
IN POS.PRESS.MODE.TOXIC HFL GAS PRODUCED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHNG-WITH CLEAN
SHOVEL CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER AND
COVER;REMOVE FROM AREA-FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQD W/ADEQ.VENTIL-IF AIRBORNE CONC.EXCEEDS
TLV,WEAR SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:TYPE AS REQD
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/SIDE SHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 08-15-86/

Chemical Properties

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

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROFLUORIC ACID

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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