Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
13775-53-6
Name of the chemical
Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7664-39-3
Name of the chemical
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with the exception of those given in Annex III
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7789-75-5
Name of the chemical
Calcium fluoride
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7783-40-6
Name of the chemical
Magnesium fluoride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-05-06
Product name
SYNTHETIC CRYOLITE
Product Synonyms
Cryolite * Sodium aluminum fluoride * Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Electrolyte for aluminum reduction cells
Manufacturer Name
Alcoa Inc
Emergency telephone
multiple languages spoken); ALCOA: +1-412-553-4001 (24 Hour Emergency Telephone, only English spoken
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Company Information
company name
Alcoa Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
accmsds@alcoa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (bones, lungs) exposure
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2
Long term hazards
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.
Storage
Keep dry. Store in a dry place. Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None. Specific hazards Non-combustible. Not an explosion hazard. May cause harm to breastfed babies. Direct contact: Can cause irritation of the eyes and skin. Dust: Can cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Additional health effects from elevated temperature processing (e.g., if heated to decomposition): Vapors Can cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute exposure Can cause the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Effects can be delayed up to 24 hours. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hydrogen fluoride gas can be evolved above 930°F (500°C) in the presence of water vapor.
