AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE FLAKE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H330, H373

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

96.9% (dermal), 96.9% (inhalation)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Do not breathe dust or mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Prevent dust accumulation. Emits toxic fumes when heated. Hazards identified when used : Apply generous quantities of fresh calcium gluconate gel to all areas. Get immediate medical attention.

2.3 Other hazards

Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1B EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 2 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 96.9% (dermal), 96.9% (inhalation)