General Information
Revision date
2009-07-13
Product name
Rubidium fluoride hydrate
CAS No.
16422-67-6
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Hazard statements
T Toxic Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
2.2 Label elements
Danger 3.1/3 - Toxic if swallowed. 3.1/3 - Toxic in contact with skin. 3.1/3 - Toxic if inhaled. 3.2/2 - Causes skin irritation. 3.3/2A - Causes serious eye irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Specific measures (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.