SAFETY DATA SHEET Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3 - Testbourne Ltd

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
Product name
Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3
Company
Testbourne Ltd
Unit 12,
Hassocks Wood,
Stroudley Road,
Basingstoke,
Hampshire, RG24 8UQ
England
info@testbourne.com
www.testbourne.com
Fax +44 (0) 1256 842929
Emergency telephone +44 (0) 1256 467055
number
Telephone +44 (0) 1256 467055
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients
Conc. CAS EINECS Symbols/Risk phrases
Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3 0-100% 7784-18-1 231-051-1 T;R23 T;R24 T;R25
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Skin contact
Causes severe burns. Corrosive. Itching. Rash. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
off immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact Causes severe burns. Irritating to eyes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15
minutes holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms
persist.
Inhalation
May cause irritation to mucous membranes. May cause irritation to respiratory system.
Seek medical attention.
Ingestion
Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water. If ingested, induce vomiting, but only under medical
supervision. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical
attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Fire hazards
Protective equipment
Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions.
May emit toxic fumes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Clean up methods
Full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Must wear full faced
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Avoid raising dust. Clean the area using a vaccum cleaner.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3
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Handling
Storage
Suitable packaging
Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Store in a cool, dry area.
Plastic containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.
Respiratory protection.
Rubber gloves.
Approved safety goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description
Granules.
Colour
White.
Odour
Odourless.
Boiling point 1537°C
Relative density 2.88g
Water solubility
soluble in water.
Melting point 1291°C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Conditions to avoid
Materials to avoid
Hazardous
decomposition products
Stable.
Will not polymerize.
Reducing agents.
Hydrofluoric acid.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information
No data is available on this product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Disposal methods
Local and national regulations.
Contact a licensed waste disposal company.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID
IMDG
IATA
Aluminium Fluoride, AlF3
UN 2923
Packing group II
Class 8 Hazard ID 86
Proper Shipping CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC,
Name N.O.S, .
UN 2923
Packing group II
Class 8 Marine pollutant .
EmS Code F-A S-B
UN 2923
Packing group II
Class 8 Subsidiary risk 6.1
Packing Instruction 816 Maximum quantity 50 kg
(Cargo)
Packing Instruction 814 Maximum quantity 15 kg
(Passenger)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Symbols
T - Toxic
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Risk phrases
Safety phrases
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of risk phrases in
Section 2
Further information
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).
S63 - In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
R23 - Toxic by inhalation.
R24 - Toxic in contact with skin.
R25 - Toxic if swallowed.
The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet is designed only as guidance for the
safe use, storage and handling of the product. This information is correct to the best of
our knowledge and belief at the date of publication however no guarantee is made to its
accuracy. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not
be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any other
process.
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