MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Code Nr. 6550
Sodium Fluoride
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
Sodium Fluoride 7681-49-4 >99 2.5 mg/cubic m 2.5 mg/cubic m
as F as F
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
None
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: White Powder
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: None Boiling Point: N/A Melt. Point: 993 deg C
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A pH: 9 (0.1g in 10mL water)
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard:Health - 2 Flammability - 0 0
Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Strong acids
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Contact with strong acids forms toxic hydrofluoric acid, (HF vapor).
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 52 mg/kg
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Target Organs: Eyes, Kidney, Skin, Teeth, Respiratory SystemCentral Nervous System
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Toxic by ingestion. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth. Drink water. Induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately!
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen.
Skin Contact:
Flush with water for 15 minutes while removing affected clothing. Wash skin with soap & water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Sweep up carefully. Avoid breathing dust. Collect and hold in non-glass container for disposal as hazardous waste. Wash spill area with water.
Disposal:
Small quantity: Carefully dissolve in large volume of water and flush to drain with excess water. Large quantity: Dispose of as hazardous waste according to federal,
state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with skin. Wash after handling.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Store in cool, dry place in non-glass container.
11/17/98 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
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^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.
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