Sodium Fluoride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause cancer

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention 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/attention IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth

Storage

Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful to aquatic life. NFPA

Health hazards

2 HMIS 2 Flammability 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0

Physical hazards

0 Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties