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Registration Dossier
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EC number: 237-410-6 | CAS number: 13775-53-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
1. Description of necessary first-aid measures
1.1. If inhaled
- Move to fresh air.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
1.2. In case of eye contact
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- Calcium gluconate solution.
1.3. In case of skin contact
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
1.4. If swallowed
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- 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.
2. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
2.1. Inhalation
- Irritating to mucous membranes
- Symptoms: Cough, sore throat, Nose bleeding
- In case of higher concentrations: chemical pneumonitis
- Repeated or prolonged exposure: chronic bronchitis
2.2. Skin contact
- slight irritation
2.3. Eye contact
- slight irritation
2.4. Ingestion
- risk of hypocalcemia with nervous problems (tetany) and cardiac arrhythmia
- Liver injury may occur.
- Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea
Fire-fighting measures
1. Extinguishing media
1.1. Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
1.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media
- None.
2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
- Not combustible.
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters
- Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.
- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit
- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
Accidental release measures
1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
1.1. Advice for non-emergency personnel
- Avoid dust formation.
1.2. Advice for emergency responders
- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.
2. Environmental precautions
- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
- Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
4. Reference to other sections
see handling and storage and exposure controls/personal protection
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Handling and storage
1. Precautions for safe handling
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
2. Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities
2.1. Storage
- Store in original container.
- Keep in a dry place.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep container closed.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
2.2. Packaging material
2.2.1. Suitable material
- Paper
2.2.2. Unsuitable material
- no data available
3. Specific use(s)
- For further information, please contact: Supplier
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 3077
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- environmentally hazardous
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (trisodium hexafluoroaluminate)
- Chemical name:
- trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
- Labels:
- 9- Miscellaneous substances
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (trisodium hexafluoroaluminate)
- Chemical name:
- trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
- Labels:
- 9-miscellaneous substances
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Exposure controls / personal protection
1. Control parameters
1.1. Exposure Limit Values
Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
time weighted average = 2 mg/m3
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
time weighted average = 2.5 mg/m3
Remarks: as F
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 01 2010
time weighted average = 2.5 mg/m3
Remarks: as F
- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009
time weighted average = 2.5 mg/m3
Remarks: Indicative
- SAEL (Solvay Acceptable Exposure Limit) 2008
TWA = 0.2 mg/m3
1.2. Other information on limit values
1.2.1. Predicted No Effect Concentration
- Marine water, 0.00048 mg/l
- Fresh water, 0.0048 mg/l
- Sewage treatment plants, 8.7 mg/l
- Fresh water sediment, 30.5 mg/kg
- Marine sediment, 3.05 mg/kg
- Soil, 6.02 mg/kg
1.2.2. Derived No Effect Level / Derived minimal effect level
- Workers, Inhalation, Acute effects, 99.8 mg/m3
- Workers, Skin contact, Chronic effects, 1020mg/kg, Systemic toxicity
- Workers, Inhalation, Chronic effects, Local effects, 0.1 mg/m3
2. Exposure controls
2.1. Appropriate engineering controls
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
2.2. Individual protection measures
2.2.1. Respiratory protection
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)
- Respirator with a dust filter
- Recommended Filter type: P3
2.2.2. Hand protection
- Impervious gloves
- Suitable material: Neoprene, Fluoroelastomer
2.2.3. Eye protection
- Dust proof goggles obligatory.
2.2.4. Skin and body protection
- Long sleeved clothing
2.2.5. Hygiene measures
- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
2.3. Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Stability and reactivity
1. Reactivity
- No decomposition if used as directed.
2. Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes by reaction with strong acids.
- Decomposes on heating.
4. Conditions to avoid
- none
5. Materials to avoid
- Strong acids and strong bases
6. Hazardous decomposition products
- Hydrogen fluoride
Disposal considerations
.1. Waste disposal methods
- Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
.2. Contaminated packaging
- Dispose of as unused product.
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