| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 823262 | |
| Product name: | Hydrogen fluoride for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| CAS-No.: | 7664-39-3 | EC-Index-No.: | 009-002-00-6 | ||
| Molar mass: | 20.01 | EINECS-No.: | 231-634-8 | ||
| Molecular formula: | HF | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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First-aid personnel: ensure self-protection! After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. Immediately summon doctor. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Rinse off with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. If necessary, apply compresses thoroughly moistened with 10% calcium gluconate solution. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist. Indications for the doctor: Symptomatic treatment. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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Special risks: |
| Non-combustible. Hydrogen may form upon contact with metals (danger of explosion!). |
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Special protective equipment for fire fighting: |
| Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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Other information: |
| Cool container with spray water from a save distance. Contain escaping vapours with water. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Stop flow of gas, move leaking cylinder to open air if without risk. Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapours. Avoid substance contact. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| tightly closed , in a well-ventilated place , dry , access only for specialists |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3 ml/m3 or 2.5 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours are generated. Filter B (acc. to DIN 3181) for inorganic gases and vapours |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Other protective equipment: | Acid-resistant protective clothing. |
| Industrial hygiene: | Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | gas | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | pungent | |||
| pH value | not available | |||
| Melting temperature | -83 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 19 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | not available | |||
| Flash point | not available | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | not available | ||
| upper | not available | |||
| Vapour pressure | (20 °C) | 1088 hPa | ||
| Solubility in | water | (0 °C) | freely soluble | |
| ethanol | (20 °C) | soluble |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Substances to be avoided |
| increased reactivity with alkali metals , alkaline earth metals and light metals |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| no information available |
| Further information |
| extremely hygroscopic ; unsuitable working materials: glass |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| LC50 (inhalation, rat): 265 mg/m3 /4 h |
| Further toxicological information |
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After inhalation of vapours: strongly corrosive damage of respiratory tract Resultant lesions may affectthe following: bronchitis , pneumonia , pulmonary oedema After skin contact: burns Possible damages: necrosis Tendency of poor wound-healing after penetration of the substance. After eye contact: Burns. Risk of blindness! |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
| Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 8 | Number and letter: | ||
| ADR/RID class: | 8 | Number and letter: | ||
| Name of material: | 1052 FLUORWASSERSTOFF, WASSERFREI | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 8 | UN-No.: | 1052 | Packaging group: | I | |
| Ems: | 8-03 | MFAG: | 750 | |||
| Correct technical name: | HYDROGEN FLUORIDE,ANHYDROUS | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 8/6.1 | UN/ID-No.: | 1052 | Packaging group: | |
| Correct technical name: | HYDROGEN FLUORIDE,ANHYDROUS VERBOTEN | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| EXCLUDED FROM TRANSPORT BY AIR! |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | T+ | Very toxic immediately and show this container or label. |
| C | Corrosive immediately and show this container or label. | |
| R-phrases: | R 26/27/28-35 | Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns. |
| S-phrases: | S 7/9-26-36/37/39-45 | Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| EC-No.: | 231-634-8 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 1 | (slightly polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
| General update. |
