Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
16871-90-2
Name of the chemical
Dipotassium hexafluorosilicate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2003-11-19
Product name
Potassium fluorosilicate
Product Synonyms
Potassium silicofluoride, Potassium hexafluorosilicate
Chemical name
Potassium fluorosilicate
CAS No.
16871-90-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Contact supplier
supplier name
Solvay Fluorides, LLC
Emergency telephone
(USA) 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC®
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Company Information
company name
Solvay Fluorides, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Seek medical attention in all cases
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation Yes Skin Yes Ingestion Yes 3.2 Potential Effects of exposure: • Repeated or prolonged exposure to excessive concentrations may cause fluoride poisoning or fluorosis. • Fluoride poisoning symptoms include weakness, tremors, convulsions, collapse, low blood calcium levels and coma. stiffness of joints, mottling of tooth enamel and osteosclerosis Inhalation: Irritation to the nose, throat, mucous membranes and lungs; symptoms include coughing, difficult breathing, thirst and loss of consciousness. Eyes: Severe irritation, redness and pain Skin contact: Severe irritation, redness and pain Ingestion: • Gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. • Central nervous system depression, convulsions and kidney damage may occur. Carcinogenicity: See section 11.3
