SAFETY DATA SHEET
ZINC TRIFLUOROMETHANESULPHONATE Page 1
Issued: 19/12/2005
Revision No: 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: ZINC TRIFLUOROMETHANESULPHONATE
CAS number: 54010-75-2
PC8034
Product code:
Company name: Apollo Scientific Ltd
Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QR,Tel 0161 406 0505
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: ZINC TRIFLUOROMETHANESULPHONATE >90%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and stomach pain may
occur. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the
affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Consult a
doctor.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to
drink immediately. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Carbon dioxide. Dry
chemical powder.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from
downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the
contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
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Clean-up procedures: Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do
not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. only use in
fume hood
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Respiratory
protective device with particle filter.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Solid
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic toxicity: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Data not yet known
Persistence and degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
Other adverse effects: Data not known
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations: MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations Observe all
federal, state and local environmental regulations.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: Not Classified.
IMDG / IMO
UN no: Not Classified.
IATA / ICAO
UN no: Not Classified.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Harmful.
Risk phrases: R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety phrases: S22: Do not breathe dust.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically
applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to
the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all
applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall
be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
handling or from contact with the above product.
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