Hydrofluoric Acid

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

Revision date : 2019-07-08

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GHS05 GHS08 GHS06
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

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

45-55%

General Information

Version

1.6

Revision date

2019-07-08

Product name

Hydrofluoric Acid

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Not determined

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

info@avantormaterials.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300, H310, H314, H330, H370, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12 Repeated Exposure Target Organs Blood, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system Bone, Endocrine system, Teeth Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 47 % Acute toxicity, dermal 47 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 47 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep only in original packaging. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. 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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Blood, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system 2. Bone, Endocrine system, Teeth Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 47 % Acute toxicity, dermal 47 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 47 %

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