BFGWQ - HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
- MSDS: BFGWQ
- Manufacturer: UNISOL CHEMICALS CORP
- Product Name: HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-594-6375
Product Identification
Product ID:HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/09/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-594-6375
MSDS Number: BFGWQ
Responsible Party
ASHEBORO, NC 27203-3282
US
Emergency Phone: 919-672-1308 OR 716-278-7021
Info Phone: 919-672-1308 OR 904-397-8101
Cage: 3P400
Contractor
Telephone: 919-672-1308
Cage: 3P400
Ingredients
HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
CAS: 16961-83-4
RTECS: VV8225000
Fraction By Weight: 24.0%
OSHA PEL 2.5 MM/CUM AS (F)
ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MM/CUM AS (F)
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
TISSUES;SEVERE IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN;SKIN & EYE
ULCERATION;BLISTERING OF SKIN;IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY AND G.I.
TRACTS;COUGHING,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,SHOCK PULMONARY EDEMA .
CHRONIC:FLUORISIS,CAN LEAD TO COMA, OR DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE.CAUSE BURNING OR ULCERATION;ABDOMINAL
PAIN,VOMITING,SHOCK,MAYBE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER;SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NEEDED;ING:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK.DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.GET MEDI CAL ATTN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED OR REACTING
WITH WATER. FUMES EMITTED ARE ALSO CORROSIVE
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE OR AN EQUAL
MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME. AFTER MIXING, ADD WATER IF
NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS IN A
COOL PLACE. LOOSEN CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;EYE-WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS & MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:233F/105C
Vapor Pres:218
Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:1.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE TO STRAW COLORED.LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES,CHLORITES,PROXIDES,ATTACH GLASS & STONEWARE
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMP ABOVE 90C:TO THIN,ADD ACID TO
WATER,NEVER WATER TO ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC & CORROSIVE FUMES OF FLUORIDES.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMT OF SODA ASH & SLAKED
LIME BY STIRRING. DISCHARGE SOLN WITH LARGE QTY WATER INTO A SINK
LINED WITH PROTECTIVE MATTING & FILLED WITH COARSE CHIPPED MARBLE.
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