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EC number: 682-238-0 | CAS number: 1190931-27-1
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
1) Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled:
- Remove the subject from dusty environment and let him blow his nose.
Exposure to decomposition products:
- Move to fresh air.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Symptoms of poisoning may develop many hours after exposure.
In case of eye contact
- In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
In case of skin contact
- Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
If swallowed
- If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention.
2) Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation
- Mechanical irritation from the particulates generated by the product.
- Exposure to decomposition products:
- Symptoms: Headache, Shortness of breath, Cough
Skin contact
- Causes skin irritation.
Eye contact
- Causes serious eye damage.
Ingestion
- Ingestion may provoke the following symptoms: Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
- Water
- powder
- Foam
- Dry chemical
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- None.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical:
- The product is not flammable.
- Not explosive
- In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF), Fluorophosgene
Special protective actions for fire-fighters:
- 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.
- Avoid dust formation.
- 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
- Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.
Handling and storage
1) Precautions for safe handling
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Do not contaminate tobacco products.
- 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.
- Refer to protective measures listed in section EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
2) Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities:
2.1 Storage:
- No special storage conditions required.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from combustible material.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.
2.2. Packaging material
Suitable material:
- glass
- Plastic material PP, PE, PVDF, PTFE, PFA.
3) Specific use(s)
- For further information, please contact: Supplier
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- The product is not classified.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- The product is not classified.
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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 product is not classified.
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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 product is not classified.
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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
1) CONTROL PARAMETERS
1.1. Exposure Limit Values
Particles not otherwise specified (PNOS)
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2007
time weighted average = 3 mg/m3
Remarks: Respirable particles.
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2008
time weighted average = 10 mg/m3
Remarks: Inhalable particles.
Remarks:
- Threshold 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 2009
time weighted average = 0.5 ppm
Remarks: as F
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009
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 2009
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
2) EXPOSURE CONTROLS
2.1. Appropriate engineering controls
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
2.2. Individual protection measures
2.2.1. Respiratory protection
- No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
- In case of dust clouds/fog/fumes, dust mask type P2.
- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
2.2.2. Hand protection
- Rubber 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).
2.2.3. Eye protection
- Tightly fitting safety goggles
2.2.4. Skin and body protection
- Lab coat
- Long sleeved clothing
2.2.5. 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.
2.3. Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid
- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
- Keep away from flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid
- Combustible material, Flammable materials
- Acids, Organic acids, Fluorine
Hazardous decomposition products
- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene, Ammonia, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Fluorocarbons, Carbonyl halides
Disposal considerations
Waste disposal 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.
Contaminated packaging
- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations.
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