ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE (ANHYDROUS) 1324
October 1999
CAS No: 7784-18-1 Aluminium trifluoride
AlF3
RTECS No: BD0725000
Molecular mass: 84.0
UN No: 1759
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating In case of fire in the surroundings:
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
throat. attention.
Skin Pain. Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY
work. Wash hands before eating. IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give
plenty of water to drink. Refer for
medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if UN Hazard Class: 8 Do not transport with food and
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal UN Pack Group: II feedstuffs.
protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC10-II+III Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.
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1324 ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE (ANHYDROUS)
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of the
dust and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of
fluorine. Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV: (fluorides, as F) 2.5 mg/m 3 as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a Effects of short-term exposure
human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). The aerosol is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
TLV: (as Al) 2 mg/m 3 as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). tract.
MAK: (as F) (Inhalable fraction) 1 mg/m 3; Peak limitation category:
I(4); skin absorption (H); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2005). Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
EU OEL: (fluorides as F) 2.5 mg/m 3 (EU 2004). Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.
The substance may have effects on the bone, nervous system,
resulting in bone alterations (fluorosis), and nervous system
impairment.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Sublimation point: 1272/C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.5
Density: 2.9 g/cm3 Vapour pressure, Pa at 1238/C: 133
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
CAS 15098-87-0 and 32287-65-3 are for hydrated forms.
Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest
and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Card has been partly updated in April and October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
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