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EC/CAS
7789-23-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium fluoride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
POTASSIUM FLUORIDE, SOLID
Product Synonyms
K-F; potassium monofluoride; hydrofluoric acid, potassium salt; APS TECH00000241 UL00001079 RDEH06030104; potassium fluoride dihydrate
Chemical name
potassium fluoride
CAS No.
7789-23-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In the fluorination of organic compounds; in flux for hard solder; to prevent unwanted fermentations; in insecticide formulations; for etching glass
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 3 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S6 [1] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Prevention
P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
