Ammonium fluoride-crystal

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If on clothing Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Collect spillage.

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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.