Hydrogen Fluoride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. [Fuming liquid.] Emergency overview DANGER! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Harmful by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Causes severe burns. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, bones, eye, lens or cornea, pancreas, pituitary gland, teeth, testes, thyroid.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Potential chronic health

effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, bones, eye, lens or cornea, pancreas, pituitary gland, teeth, testes, thyroid. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)