Name:
Calcium Fluoride 99.99%
Synonym:
Calcium Difuoride; Fluorite; Fluorspar; Acid-Spar
CAS:
7789-75-5
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Calcium Fluoride 99.99%
Synonym:Calcium Difuoride; Fluorite; Fluorspar; Acid-Spar
Synonym:Calcium Difuoride; Fluorite; Fluorspar; Acid-Spar
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7789-75-5 | Calcium Fluoride | 99.99 | 232-188-7 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 20/22 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, labored breathing. 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. May cause bone structure abnormalities.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause hyperactive reflexes and muscular spasms. May cause respiratory arrest.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. May cause kidney injury. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting.
Chronic exposure to fluoride compounds may cause systemic toxicity.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, labored breathing. 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. May cause bone structure abnormalities.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause hyperactive reflexes and muscular spasms. May cause respiratory arrest.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. May cause kidney injury. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting.
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. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Administration of calcium disodium EDTA may be useful in acute poisoning with its use at the discretion of qualified medical personnel.
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. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Administration of calcium disodium EDTA may be useful in acute poisoning with its use at the discretion of qualified medical personnel.
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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
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. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
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# 7789-75-5: 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: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.5 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
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# 7789-75-5: 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: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.5 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
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: Solid
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 2593 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: 0.0016% @18C
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.180
Molecular Formula: CaF2
Molecular Weight: 78.0768
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reacts with hot concentrated sulfuric acid to liberate hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, fluoride fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reacts with hot concentrated sulfuric acid to liberate hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, fluoride fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7789-75-5: EW1760000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-75-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = 4250 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 4417 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium Fluoride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7789-75-5: EW1760000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-75-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = 4250 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 4417 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium 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
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7789-75-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 7789-75-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7789-75-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7789-75-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
