Name:
Iron(III) fluoride anhydrous 98%
Synonym:
Ferric fluoride
CAS:
7783-50-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Iron(III) fluoride anhydrous 98%
Synonym:Ferric fluoride
Synonym:Ferric fluoride
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7783-50-8 | Iron(III) fluoride, anhydrous | 98 | 232-002-4 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful. Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia. The oral human LDLo for the fluoride ion (CAS= 16984-48-8) is 50 mg/kg. Acute fluoride intoxication produces nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and tetany, often resulting in death from cardiovascular collapse.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause chronic fluoride poisoning (fluorosis) characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, brittle bones, and stiff joints.
Causes burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful. Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia. The oral human LDLo for the fluoride ion (CAS= 16984-48-8) is 50 mg/kg. Acute fluoride intoxication produces nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and tetany, often resulting in death from cardiovascular collapse.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause chronic fluoride poisoning (fluorosis) characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, brittle bones, and stiff joints.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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 dry chemical.
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 dry chemical.
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.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Corrosives area.
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Corrosives area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7783-50-8: United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides Belgium - TWA: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLE (as Malaysia: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) Netherlands: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 MAC (as Fe Spain: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Fe) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7783-50-8: United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides Belgium - TWA: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLE (as Malaysia: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) Netherlands: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 MAC (as Fe Spain: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Fe) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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: Crystals
Color: light green
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: > 1000 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: slightly soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: FeF3
Molecular Weight: 112.85
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7783-50-8: NO6865000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Iron(III) fluoride, anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7783-50-8: NO6865000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Iron(III) fluoride, anhydrous - 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
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
USA RQ: CAS# 7783-50-8: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
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# 7783-50-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7783-50-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7783-50-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7783-50-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
