AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE SOLID

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 3

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves, eye and face protection and protective clothing.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see First Aid on SDS or on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a secure manner.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local, regional and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

May react violently with water. May form dangerous hydrofluoric acid. Reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. Percentage of Components with Unknown Acute Toxicity: Dermal: 100.0 % Inhalation Vapor: 100.0 % Inhalation Dust/Mist: 100.0 %