MSDS RustGo - FabriClean Supply

IDENTITY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION I
MANUFACTURER:
A.L. WILSON CHEMICAL CO.
1050 HARRISON AVENUE
P.O. BOX 207
KEARNY, NJ 07032
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
800-424-9300 or
703-527-3887
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION: 201-997-3300
DATE PREPARED: April 9, 2006
SECTION II - IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT COMPONENTS CHEMICAL IDENTITY CAS #
% TLV
HYDROFLUORIC ACID* HF 7664-39-3 12% approx. 3.0 ppm
ACGIH
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE NH4 HF2 1341-49-7 16% approx. 2.4Mg/M3
WATER H2O 7732-18-5
* Subject to SARA, Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
VAPOR DENSITY (air =1)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
ND
ND
ND
100%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1)
MELTING POINT
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate =1)
APPEARANCE AND ODER colorless liquid, sharp odor
1.1 approx
NA
ND
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT NA (method used) FLAMMABLE LIMITS NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA water or carbon dioxide "CO2" for fires in area
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES NA
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS NA
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid contact with strong alkalis, metals or high temperature.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID) strong alkalis, metals or other material
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS With metals can release potentially dangerous hydrogen gas.
At decomposition emits highly corrosive fluoride fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION will not occur
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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES INCLUDE:
PREVENTION
of exposure or injury must be the primary goal.
1. Making everyone who handles or uses HF aware of its properties and dangers.
2. Training everyone who uses HF in proper handling and safety precautions.
3. Utilizing all appropriate engineering controls, and making sure that the controls are maintained and functioning
properly.
4. Requiring everyone who handles or uses HF to have available the proper safety and personal protective
equipment, to be trained to use the equipment, and to always use the equipment when necessary.
5. Arranging ahead of time to provide first aid or medical treatment measures if necessary.
Eyes: Both liquid and vapor can cause irritation or corneal burns and may cause permanent damage.
Skin: Both liquid and vapor can cause severe burns, which may not immediately painful or visible. HF will penetrate
skin and attack underlying tissues. Large or multiple burns totaling over 25 square inches of body surface area
may also cause hypocalcemia (depletion of calcium in the body) and other toxic effects which may be fatal.
Prolonged contact with very dilute HF solutions will cause burns.
Inhalation:
Mild Exposure: Can irritate nose, throat and respiratory system. Onset of symptoms may be delayed for
several hours.
Severe Exposure: Can cause nose and throat burns, lung inflammation and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
Also results in other toxic effects including hypocalcemia (depletion of calcium in the body)
which if not properly treated can result in death.
Ingestion: Can cause severe mouth, throat and stomach burns and may be fatal if swallowed. Even with small
amounts of dilute solutions, profound and possibly fatal hypocalcemia (depletion of calcium in the body)
and systematic toxicity is likely to occur unless medial treatment is promptly initiated.
Delayed effects: The effects of contact with dilute solutions of hydrofluoric acid or its vapors may be delayed.
Can also cause bone and joint changes in humans (Fluorosis).
Carcinogenicity: Hydrofluoric Acid is not listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
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EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: May cause permanent damage
SKIN: May cause sever burns which may not be immediately painful or visible, and may penetrate skin
and damage underlying tissue.
INGESTION: May cause throat burns and severe swelling restricting breathing.
INHALATION:
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Concentration of "F" vapors of 2M g/M or more may cause damage to lungs,
respiratory system and pulmonary edema.
FIRST AID
In each case of overexposure, after first aid treatment, specialized medical treatment is required.
EYES: Flush immediately with large quantities of clean cool water for at least 15 minutes. (Hold eyelids
apart if necessary.)
SKIN: Flush immediately with large quantities of water. (Shower if available. ) Remove contaminated clothing.
INGESTION: See a physician as soon as possible.
INHALATION: Immediately remove victim from source of exposure.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Cover area with sodium bicarbonate to neutralize acid. Scoop up and dispose of as below.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
Do not get in eyes on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Do not use if pregnant.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Above 20 ppm of "F" wear OSHA permissible gas mask
or cartridge.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
PVC or neoprene
VENTILATION
local exhaust
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
rubber apron
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not smoke, eat or drink in work area.
EYE PROTECTION
chemical splash goggles.
NA = Not Applicable
ND = Not Determined
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
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