Ammonium fluoride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice :

First aider needs to protect himself.

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

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 SDS of the substance

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray

Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Dry powder

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

Fire may cause evolution of:

Ammonia

Hydrogen fluoride

Some risk may be expected of corrosive and toxic decomposition products.

Heating will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions :

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Use personal protective equipment.

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental precautions :

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

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

Handling

Advice on safe handling :

Exhaust ventilation at the object is necessary.

Vent waste air to atmosphere only through suitable separators.

Plan first aid action before beginning work with this product.

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

instructions.

Advice on protection

against fire and explosion:

No special precautions required.

Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.

Hygiene measures :

Separate rooms are required for washing, showering and

changing clothes.

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the

workplace.

Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.

Storage

Requirements for storage

areas and containers:

Store in original container.

Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.

Further information on

storage conditions:

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated

place.

Do not leave vessels/containers open

Containers should be protected against falling down.

Avoid product residues in/on containers

Advice on common storage : Do not store together with:

Acids

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2505

Shipping

Labels:

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

UN number:

2505

Shipping

Labels:

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2505

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

Chemical name:

AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

Labels:

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Remarks

Shipping

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure limits:

Component: Ammonium fluoride

Basis: EH40 WEL

Value type time: weighted average

Control parameters: 2,5 mg/m3 as F

Exceeding Factor -

Form of exposure -

Component: Ammonium fluoride

Basis: EU ELV

Value type: time weighted average

Control parameters: 2,5 mg/m3

Exceeding Factor -

Form of exposure -

Remark: Indicative

Occupational exposure controls

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.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental exposure controls

Handle in accordance with local environmental regulations and good industrial practices.

Engineering measures

Emergency sprinkling nozzle

Local exhaust

Personal protective equipment

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.

Since actual conditions of practical use often deviate from

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

Stability and reactivity

Materials to avoid : Glass and silicate-containing materials are attacked.

Contact with strong acids liberates hydrogen fluoride.

Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen fluoride

Ammonia

Stability and reactivity : No decomposition if used as directed.

Hazardous reactions : Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire

conditions.

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

Further information :

Provisions relating to waste:

EC Directive 2006/12/EC; 91/689/EEC

Regulation No. 1013/2006