Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 232-019-7 | CAS number: 7783-66-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
If inhaled
- In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
In case of eye contact
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
In case of skin contact
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.
If swallowed
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse mouth with water.
- Give to drink a 1% aqueous calcium gluconate solution.
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.
- In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
In case of eye contact
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
In case of skin contact
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.
If swallowed
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse mouth with water.
- Give to drink a 1% aqueous calcium gluconate solution.
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons
- Never use water.
Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Oxidising
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
- Oxygen
- Sustains combustion
- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
- Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions.
- Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
- Contact with water may produce heat release and presents risks of splashing.
- Contact with water liberates hazardous gas.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit
Other information
- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
- Keep from any possible contact with water.
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons
- Never use water.
Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Oxidising
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
- Oxygen
- Sustains combustion
- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
- Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions.
- Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
- Contact with water may produce heat release and presents risks of splashing.
- Contact with water liberates hazardous gas.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit
Other information
- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
- Keep from any possible contact with water.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Environmental precautions
- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
- Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up
- oxidising substances
- Dam up.
- Do not mix waste streams during collection.
- Soak up with inert absorbent material.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".
- Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Environmental precautions
- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
- Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up
- oxidising substances
- Dam up.
- Do not mix waste streams during collection.
- Soak up with inert absorbent material.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".
- Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
Handling and storage
Handling
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Before all operations, passivate the piping circuits and vessels according to the procedure recommended by the producer.
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.
- May not get in touch with: Organic materials
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Keep away from heat.
- Keep away from water.
Storage
- Keep only in the original container.
- Store in a receptacle equipped with a vent.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep container closed.
- Keep in a bunded area.
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Packaging material
- Stainless steel cleaned and passived
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Before all operations, passivate the piping circuits and vessels according to the procedure recommended by the producer.
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.
- May not get in touch with: Organic materials
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Keep away from heat.
- Keep away from water.
Storage
- Keep only in the original container.
- Store in a receptacle equipped with a vent.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep container closed.
- Keep in a bunded area.
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Packaging material
- Stainless steel cleaned and passived
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- ID Number: UN2495
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Chemical name:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 5.1 - Oxidizing substances
6.1 - Toxic
8 - Corrosive
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- ID Number: UN2495
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Chemical name:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 5.1 - Oxidizing substances
6.1 - Toxic
8 - Corrosive
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- ID Number: UN2495
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Chemical name:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Labels:
- 5.1 - Oxidizing substances
6.1 - Toxic
8 - Corrosive
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- ID Number: UN2495
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Chemical name:
- IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE
- Labels:
- 5.1 - Oxidizing substances
6.1 - Toxic
8 - Corrosive
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection
- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
- When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)
- Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
- Recommended Filter type: ABEK-P2
Hand protection
- Impervious gloves
- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).
- Suitable material: butyl-rubber
Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
- Tightly fitting safety goggles
- Face-shield
Skin and body protection
- Chemical resistant apron
- Flame-resistant clothing
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: butyl rubber apron, butyl rubber boots
Hygiene measures
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection
- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
- When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)
- Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
- Recommended Filter type: ABEK-P2
Hand protection
- Impervious gloves
- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).
- Suitable material: butyl-rubber
Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
- Tightly fitting safety goggles
- Face-shield
Skin and body protection
- Chemical resistant apron
- Flame-resistant clothing
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: butyl rubber apron, butyl rubber boots
Hygiene measures
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Stability and reactivity
Stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with water
- May be corrosive to metals
- Risk of violent reaction
- Risk of explosion
Conditions to avoid
- Heat, flames and sparks
- Exposure to moisture
Materials to avoid
- Water, Acids, Bases, Metals, Combustible material, Reducing agents, Amines, Organic materials
Hazardous decomposition products
- Hydrogen fluoride
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with water
- May be corrosive to metals
- Risk of violent reaction
- Risk of explosion
Conditions to avoid
- Heat, flames and sparks
- Exposure to moisture
Materials to avoid
- Water, Acids, Bases, Metals, Combustible material, Reducing agents, Amines, Organic materials
Hazardous decomposition products
- Hydrogen fluoride
Disposal considerations
Waste from residues / unused products
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Packaging treatment
- To avoid treatments, as far as possible, use dedicated containers.
- Dispose of as unused product.
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Packaging treatment
- To avoid treatments, as far as possible, use dedicated containers.
- Dispose of as unused product.
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