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
>=3-<5
General Information
Version
6.7
Revision date
2026-07-14
Product name
Hexafluorophosphoric acid solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H310, H314, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Strong hydrogen fluoride-releaser
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
