ICSC 1223 - AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

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AMMONIUM FLUORIDE	ICSC: 1223 (April 2004)
Neutral ammonium fluoride

CAS #: 12125-01-8

UN #: 2505

EC Number: 235-185-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

ICSC: 1223

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and ammonia. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with chlorine trifluoride. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks glass and metal.	Formula: NH₄F Molecular mass: 37.0 Melting point: sublimes Density: 1.01 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 45.3

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and ammonia. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with chlorine trifluoride. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks glass and metal.

Formula: NH₄F
Molecular mass: 37.0
Melting point: sublimes
Density: 1.01 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 45.3

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the bones and teeth. This may result in fluorosis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the bones and teeth. This may result in fluorosis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as F): 2.5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued. EU-OEL: (as F): 2,5 mg/m³ as TWA. MAK: (as F, inhalable fraction): 1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 23/24/25; S: (1/2)-26-45

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