Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
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
General Information
Revision date
2013-10-01
Product name
Hydrofluoric Acid
CAS No.
7664-39-3
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview: Appearance: Color: Colorless Form : Liquid Odor: Strong. Irritating.
Signal word
DANGER!
Potential health effects
General Corrosive. Causes severe skin and eye burns. Causes digestive tract burns. May be fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Mist or vapor extremely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Causes blood, cardiovascular system and respiratory system damage. Prolonged exposure may cause
Potential chronic health
Reacts with water Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Corrosive. May cause damage to mucous membranes in nose, throat, lungs and bronchial system. Skin: Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns. May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Symptoms may be delayed. Eye: Corrosive. Causes severe eye burns. Vapor or spray may cause eye damage, impaired sight or blindness. Ingestion: Corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause burns of the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. Corrosive. Prolonged contact causes serious tissue damage. May cause fluorosis. Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia can occur from absorption of fluoride ion into the blood stream.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin and/or eye contact., Inhalation, Ingestion Target Organs: Blood, Heart, Cardiovascular system, Teeth., Bones, Endocrine system OSHA Regulatory Status This product is hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200.
Environmental hazards
The product may affect the acidity (pH-factor) in water with risk of harmful effects to aquatic organisms.
