Ammonium Bifluoride Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified as a hazardous substance and as dangerous goods according to the classification criteria of [NOHSC: 1088 (2004)] and ADG Code (Australia). DANGER! TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVER BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.

Hazard statements

H301 – Toxic if swallowed. H318 – Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P264 – Wash hands and exposed skin surfaces thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. P280 - Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 – Specific treatment – See section 4 of this Safety Data Sheet. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 – Immediately call a POINSON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 – Rinse mouth. P405 – Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. 2.2 Effects of Exposure: Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns, which may not be immediately painful or visible. May cause severe burns of mouth, throat and stomach. Eyes: Eye irritant. May case severe or permanent eye damage. Skin: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May be harmful by breathing dusts or mists. Contact may result in blistering or ulcers of skin. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. 2.3 Symptoms of Overexposure: Eyes: Redness, burning, irritation, and swelling around eyes. Skin: Redness, burning, itching, rash, blistering of skin. Ingestion: Possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Inhalation: Coughing, wheezing, swelling of throat, irritation in mucous membranes, difficulty breathing.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Eye and skin irritant. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe burns to eyes and skin.

Potential chronic health

Exposure may result in damage to bones and ligaments. Chronic exposure may result in bone changes with associated joint stiffness. Could irritate sinuses if exposed for an extended period of time. 2.6 Target Organs: Eyes, skin, lungs (corrosive), bones.