===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:HYDROFLUORIC ACID
NIIN:00-070-0907
MSDS Number: BCXGR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE (SARA III)
CAS:7664-39-3
RTECS #:MW7875000
Fraction by Wt: 49%
OSHA PEL:3 PPM/6 STEL (F)
ACGIH TLV:C 3 PPM (F); 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEVERE DAMAGE,BLINDNES;SKIN:SEVERE
BURNS;INHALE:DAMAGE TO NASAL,RESPITORY;INGEST:SEVERE DAMAGE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH W.WATER,IMMERSE IN COLD EPSOM SALT
SOLUTN.EYES:FLUSH W.LG AMTS WATER,NO ANTIDOTE.INGEST:DONOT INDUCE
VOMIT,GIV WATER,MILK OF MAGNESIA,KEEP WARM,QUIET.INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR,GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTNED BREATHNG DEVICE,BODY
CLOTHNG,WATER COOLS VESSLS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACID REACTS W.METALS TO RELEASE H*2 GAS
WHICH CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W.AIR.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:COVER W.SODIUM BICARB OR SODA
ASH/SLAKED LIME(50-50).MAKE SLURRY W.WATER.SCOOP UP,WASH SITE
W.SODA ASH SOLN.LG SPILL:STOP SPILL,DIKE,PUMP TO SALVAGE
TANK,PERSONS NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE CLOTHN G SHOULD BE EXCLUDED
FROM AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ADDING TO WATER RELEASES HEAT WHICH
CAN CAUSE VIOLENT BOILING.ALWAYS ADD SLOWLY & IN SMALL
AMOUNTS.ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER,NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS ARE HAZARDOUS EVEN WHEN EMPTY(RETAIN
PRODUCT RESIDUES).ALL HAZARDOUS PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED.MATERIAL WILL ATTACK GLASS AND ANY SILICA-CONTAINING
MATERIAL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF TLV >3 PPM,APPROVED SELF-CONTNED BREATHNG
DEVICE W.PRES.DEMAND MO
Ventilation:MECHAN/LOCAL EXHAUST VENT.TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPREN/PVC
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHNG/BOOTS TO AVOID
PROLONGED SKIN CONTAC
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=108.3C, 227.F
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:UNK
Spec Gravity:1.192
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1.0(ETHER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS FUMING LIQUID,IRRITATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG ALKALIES,ORGANIC MATERIALS.WILL ATTACK GLASS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID FUMES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SM SPILL:FLUSH DOWN DRAIN W.LG.AMTS WATER
W.APPROVAL FROM AUTHORITIES.LARGE SPILL:COLLECT & ADD SLOWLY TO
LARGE VOLUME OF AGITATED SOLUTION OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME.ADD
NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION TO EXCESS RUNNING WATER.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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