Potassium Fluoride 100%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311+H331, H318

Code

Statements

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Odorless white crystals

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Avoid breathing dust and fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway, esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause skin irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause skeletal fluorosis (weakened bone structure).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Odorless white crystals. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification : Acute toxicity, oral - Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal - Category 3 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1