Product ID:FLUOSILICIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-935-5817
MSDS Number: BFXRV

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Cage: DO973

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: DO973

HYDROFLUOSOLICIC ACID

CAS: 16961-83-4

RTECS: VV8225000

Fraction By Weight: 23%

Effects of Overexposure:VAPOR CAUSES IRRITA OF EYES & RESPIR TRACT.
SKIN & EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. SEE PHYS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAM
CLOTHING,FLUSH SKIN W/WATER,SEE DOC. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR.
INGEST-DRINK LGE QTY WATER;THEN DRINK MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. GET
MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID DIRECT CONTACT W/WATER;ONLY USE WATER TO
COOL CONTAINR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL ATTACKMETAL & RELEASE HYDROGEN (FLAM
& EXPLOS)

Spill Release Procedures:ZONE OFF CONTAM AREA. NEUTRALIZE W/LIME TO PH
7 & FLUSH AWAY WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WILL ATTACK GLASS & MATLS CONTAINING
SILICA LIKE CONCRETE,TILE PIPE,CAST IRON. SAFETY SHOWERS & EYE WASH
FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE NEARBY.
Other Precautions:"NO SMOKING" REGS MUST BE ENFORCED BECAUSE OF POSS
PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN.

Respiratory Protection:ACID RESPIRA OR SLF-CONTND AIR PACK W/FULL FACE
PIECE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER STEEL TOED SAF SOES;FULL RUBBER SUIL
IF EXPOSE SEVERE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS NOT DTD

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F/104C
Spec Gravity:1.22
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE TO STRAW YELLOW LIQ,ACRID ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CARBON STEEL,SILICA BEARING MATLS,ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROFLUORIC ACID,SILICON
TETRAFLUORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL IS HAZ WASTE UNDER RCRA DUE TO CORROSIVITY.
COMPLY W/LOCAL ENVIRON REGS CONCERNING DISPOSAL. SPILL MAY BE
REPORTABLE TO STATE AGENCIES.

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