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EC number: 938-115-1 | CAS number: 94720-90-8
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
1. Description of first aid measures
1.1. If inhaled
- Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of fumes from overheating or combustion.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
1.2. In case of eye contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
1.3. In case of skin contact
- Wash off with soap and water.
1.4. If swallowed
- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
2.1. Inhalation
- Dizziness
- narcosis
2.2. Skin contact
- May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
2.3. Eye contact
- Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
- Redness
2.4. Ingestion
- Ingestion may provoke the following symptoms:
- Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- None.
Fire-fighting measures
1. Extinguishing media
1.1. Suitable extinguishing media
- Water
- powder
- Foam
- Dry chemical
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
1.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media
- None.
2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- The product is not flammable.
- Not explosive
- The pressure in sealed containers can increase under the influence of heat.
- Explosive reaction may occur on heating or burning.
- Thermal decomposition can lead to release of toxic and corrosive gases.
3. Advice for firefighters
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
- When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Approach from upwind.
- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.
- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Accidental release measures
1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
1.1. Advice for non-emergency personnel
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
1.2. Advice for emergency responders
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.
- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.
- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
2. Environmental precautions
- Should not be released into the environment.
- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
- Soak up with inert absorbent material.
- Suitable material for picking up
- Earth
- Dry sand
- Shovel into suitable container for disposal.
4. Reference to other sections
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections HANDLING AND STORAGE and EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Handling and storage
1. Precautions for safe handling
- No special handling advice required.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
- Clean and dry piping circuits and equipment before any operations.
- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
2. Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities
2.1. Storage
- No special storage conditions required.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
- Keep away from combustible material.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
2.2. Packaging material
2.2.1. Suitable material
- Metals
- Maximum filling degree: 90% at 20°C
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- The substance does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- The substance does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Classification is not required since the product does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- The substance does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Classification is not required since the product does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- The substance does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Classification is not required since the product does not meet the identifying criteria for hazard in transport.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Limit Values of by-products from thermal decomposition:
Hydrogen fluoride anhydrous
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
time weighted average = 1.8 ppm
time weighted average = 1.5 mg/m3
Remarks: as F
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
Short term exposure limit = 3 ppm
Short term exposure limit = 2.5 mg/m3
Remarks: as F
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 12 2010
time weighted average = 0.5 ppm
Remarks: as F
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 12 2010
Ceiling Limit Value = 2 ppm
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 = 1.8 ppm
time weighted average = 1.5 mg/m3
Remarks: Indicative
- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009
Short term exposure limit = 3 ppm
Short term exposure limit = 2.5 mg/m3
Remarks: Indicative
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 12 2010
Remarks: as F, Can be absorbed through skin.
Carbonyl difluoride
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009
time weighted average = 2 ppm
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009
Short term exposure limit = 5 ppm
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
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
Hydrogen chloride
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
time weighted average = 1 ppm
time weighted average = 2 mg/m3
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
Short term exposure limit = 5 ppm
Short term exposure limit = 8 mg/m3
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 12 2010
Ceiling Limit Value = 2 ppm
- 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 = 5 ppm
time weighted average = 8 mg/m3
Remarks: Indicative
- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009
Short term exposure limit = 10 ppm
Short term exposure limit = 15 mg/m3
Remarks: Indicative
Carbon monoxide
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
time weighted average = 30 ppm
time weighted average = 35 mg/m3
- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007
Short term exposure limit = 200 ppm
Short term exposure limit = 232 mg/m3
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009
time weighted average = 25 ppm
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
1. Appropriate engineering controls
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections HANDLING AND STORAGE and EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
2. Individual protection measures
2.1. Respiratory protection
- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.
- The filter class for the respirator must be suitable for the maximum expected contaminant concentration (gas/vapour/aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling the product. If this concentration is exceeded, self-contained breathing apparatus must be used.
- Remove respiratory and skin/eye protection only after vapours have been cleared from the area.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
2.2. Hand protection
- Latex 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).
2.3. Eye protection
- Tightly fitting safety goggles
2.4. Skin and body protection
- Long sleeved clothing
- Safety shoes
2.5. Hygiene measures
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- 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.
3. Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Stability and reactivity
1. Reactivity
- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
2. Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
4. Conditions to avoid
- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
- Keep away from flames and sparks.
5. Incompatible materials
- Bases
- Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals
- Lewis acids (Friedel-Crafts)
6. Hazardous decomposition products
- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene, Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl)., Carbon monoxide
Disposal considerations
1. Waste treatment methods
- Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
- The incinerator must be equipped with a system for the neutralisation or recovery of HF.
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
2. Contaminated packaging
- Purge the container with nitrogen and direct the gas to a treatment plant.
- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations.
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