Potassium fluoride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice : First aider needs to protect himself.Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm. Call a physician immediately.

Inhalation : Move to fresh air.

Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash off immediately with plenty of water.

First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.

Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact : Protect unharmed eye.

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.

Call a physician immediately.

Ingestion : A person suspected to have swallowed the substance who is

conscious should be given water to drink. Take to a doctor

immediately together with this card

Fire-fighting measures

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing

media

: Water spray

Foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Dry powder

The product is not flammable.

Specific hazards during fire

fighting

: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire

conditions.

Special protective

equipment for fire-fighters

: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to

health.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons

must be kept away.

Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly while

observing environmental regulations.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform

respective authorities.

Methods for cleaning up : Use mechanical handling equipment.

Pick for disposal in tightly closed containers

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling : Encapsulation or exhaust ventilation required.

Always have on hand a first-aid kit, together with proper

instructions. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Vent waste air to atmosphere only through suitable separators.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection

against fire and explosion

: No special precautions required.

Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.

The product is not flammable.

Storage

Requirements for storage

areas and containers

: Store in original container.

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Further information on

storage conditions

: Product is hygroscopic.

Protect from atmospheric moisture and water.

Do not leave vessels/containers open

Containers should be protected against falling down.

Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.

Advice on common storage : Do not store near acids.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1812

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SOLID

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

1812

Shipping

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1812

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SOLID

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1812

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SOLID

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Respiratory protection : Full mask

P3

Hand protection : Glove material: Natural Latex

Break through time: > 480 min

Glove thickness: 0,6 mm

Lapren®706

Remarks: Supplementary note: The specifications are based

on information and tests from similar substances by analogy.

Due to varying conditions ( e.g.temperature or other strains) it

must be considered that the usage of a chemical protective

glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation

time determined in accordance with EN 374.

standardised conditions according EN 374 the glove

manufacturer reccomends to use the chemical protective glove

in practice not longer than 50% of the recomended permeation

time.

Manufacturer´s directions for use should be observed because

of great diversity of types .

Suitable gloves tested according EN 374 are supplied e.g. from

KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, [e-mail]

Eye protection : see respiratory protection

Skin and body protection : Protective suit

Hygiene measures : Separate rooms are required for washing, showering and

changing clothes.

Keep working clothes separately.

When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.

Protective measures : The Personal Protective Equipment must be in accordance

with EN standards:respirator EN 136, 140, 149; safety glasses

EN 166; protective suit: EN 340, 463, 468, 943-1, 943-2;

gloves EN 374, safety shoes EN-ISO 20345.

Do not breathe dust.

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the

concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the

specific work-place.

Recommended preventive skin protection

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid : Heating will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting

Materials to avoid : Contact with strong acids liberates hydrogen fluoride.

glass

Hazardous decomposition

products

: Hydrogen fluoride

Thermal decomposition : Note: No decomposition if used as directed.

Disposal considerations

Product : Dispose according to legal requirements.

Packaging : Legal requirements are to be considered in regard of reuse or

disposal of used packaging materials