SODIUM BIFLUORIDE, TECHNICAL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Appearance Powder or Crystalline Physical state Solid Odor Pungent powder

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dusts or mists Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse 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

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

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

Further information

Reacts with water to evolve heat and poisonous and corrosive gases.