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
≥48
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-02-21
Product name
HYDROFLUORIC ACID 48%
CAS No.
7664-39-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory use only
supplier name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 11 452 1116
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techlab@labchem.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
(GHS-ZA
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H300+H310+H330, H310, H314, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 H300 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 H310 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to the United Nations GHS
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06
Signal word
(GHS-ZA) : Danger
Hazard statements
H300+H310+H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 POISON CENTER or doctor. P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
Fatal in contact with skin,Fatal if inhaled,Fatal if swallowed,Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to the United Nations GHS Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 H300 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 H310 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Full text of H statements : see section 16
