Name:
Potassium fluoride
Synonym:
None
CAS:
7789-23-3
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Potassium fluoride
Synonym:None
Synonym:None
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7789-23-3 | Potassium fluoride | 99 | 232-151-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, labored breathing. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful. Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Exposure to fluoride compounds can result in systemic toxic effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys. It may also deplete calcium levels in the body leading to hypocalcemia and death. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. Contains fluoride. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause chronic fluoride poisoning (fluorosis) characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, brittle bones, and stiff joints. Chronic exposure to fluoride compounds may cause systemic toxicity.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, labored breathing. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful. Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Exposure to fluoride compounds can result in systemic toxic effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys. It may also deplete calcium levels in the body leading to hypocalcemia and death. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. Contains fluoride. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause chronic fluoride poisoning (fluorosis) characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, brittle bones, and stiff joints. Chronic exposure to fluoride compounds may cause systemic toxicity.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7789-23-3: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 6.2 mg/m3 STEL (as F) United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLE (a France - VME: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Germany: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Malaysia: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) Netherlands: (listed as fluorides): 3.5 mg/m3 STEL (as F) Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 STEL Spain: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED (except uranium hexafluoride, as F) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7789-23-3: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 6.2 mg/m3 STEL (as F) United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLE (a France - VME: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Germany: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Malaysia: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) Netherlands: (listed as fluorides): 3.5 mg/m3 STEL (as F) Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 STEL Spain: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED (except uranium hexafluoride, as F) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1505 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 858 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: IN WATER: 92.3 G/100ML (18C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.4800 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: FK
Molecular Weight: 58.09
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7789-23-3: TT0700000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-23-3: Oral, rat: LD50 = 245 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium fluoride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7789-23-3: TT0700000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-23-3: Oral, rat: LD50 = 245 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium fluoride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM FLUORIDE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1812
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1812
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM FLUORIDE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1812
Packing group: III
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7789-23-3: 1
Canada
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