| 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.: | 106457 | |
| Product name: | Cryolite granules about 1-4 mm Patinal® | |
| 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.: | 15096-52-3 | EC-Index-No.: | 009-016-00-2 | ||
| Molar mass: | 209.94 | EINECS-No.: | 239-148-8 | ||
| Molecular formula: | AlF6Na3 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. Summon doctor. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Immediately summon doctor. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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Special risks: |
| Non-combustible. The following may develop in event of fire: hydrogen fluoride |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| Tightly closed. Dry. At +15°C to +25°C. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Fluorides (as Fluorine) | 2.5 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when dusts are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | solid | |||
| Colour: | greyish-white | |||
| Odour: | odourless | |||
| pH value | ||||
| at 50 g/l water | (20 °C) | ~ 6.4 | (slurry) | |
| Melting temperature | 1000 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | not available | |||
| Ignition temperature | not available | |||
| Flash point | not available | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | not available | ||
| upper | not available | |||
| Density | (29 °C) | 2.95 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | 0.3 g/l | |
| Particle size | 1 - 4 mm |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Substances to be avoided |
| conc. sulfuric acid , acids |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| in the event of fire : hydrogen fluoride |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| LD50 (oral, rat): 200 mg/kg |
| Further toxicological information |
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After inhalation of dust: harmful After skin contact: irritant and caustic effects After eye contact: irritant and caustic effects After swallowing: gastric pain , nausea , thirst , drop in blood pressure , tachycardia , dyspnoea Systemic effects: agitation , spasms , cardiovascular disorders Other notes: After long-term exposure to the chemical: Toxic effect on: bones , teeth , kidneys |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Ecotoxic effects: Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available. Further ecologic data: Due to the poor solubility of the product, no harmful effects on plants and/or aquatic organisms are to be expected when handled and used with due care and attention. |
| 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: | 6.1 | Number and letter: | 65c | |
| ADR/RID class: | 6.1 | Number and letter: | 65c | |
| Name of material: | 3288 GIFTIGER ANORGANISCHER FESTER STOFF, N.A.G.(NATRIUMHEXAFLUORALUMINAT) | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 6.1 | UN-No.: | 3288 | Packaging group: | III | |
| Ems: | 6.1-04 | MFAG: | 4.2 | |||
| Correct technical name: | TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(SODIUMHEXAFLUOROALUMINATE) | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 6.1 | UN/ID-No.: | 3288 | Packaging group: | III |
| Correct technical name: | TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(SODIUMHEXAFLUOROALUMINATE) | ||||
| 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. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | T | Toxic immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 20/22-48/23/25 | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. |
| S-phrases: | S 22-37-45 | Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| EC-No.: | 239-148-8 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 1 | (slightly polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
| Change in transport classification. |
