General Information
Revision date
2011-07-28
Product name
Thorium(IV) fluoride, anhydrous (99.9%-Th)
Product Synonyms
Thorium tetrafluoride
Chemical name
Thorium(IV) fluoride, anhydrous (99.9%-Th)
CAS No.
13709-59-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
metal halide
Manufacturer Name
Strem Chemicals, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Strem Chemicals, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust. Eye Contact: Causes irritation and serious eye damage. Effects may not immediately appear. Causes irritation, with redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Effects may not appear Skin Contact: immediately Inhalation: Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation of dust will cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. May cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure.
Potential chronic health
Radioactive materials are known carcinogens. NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
