Hydrofluoric acid 48-51 % p.a., ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 2, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 1, Dermal Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Other hazards which do not : Causes severe burns which may not be immediately painful or result in classification visible. May cause hypocalcemia (depletion of calcium in the body) which may be fatal. Specialized medical treatment is required for all exposures.