Accidental ReleaseMeasures

Material Safety Data Sheet

Calcium fluoride

Chemical Product and Company Identification

Synonyms: Calcium difluoride; Fluorspar; Acid spar

CAS No.: 7789-75-5

Molecular Weight: 78.07

Chemical Formula: CaF2

Product Codes: 1354

Contact Information:

Shanghai Mintchem Development Co.,Ltd

R602 4# 89Nong Mudan Road Pudong Shanghai China

International Sales:0086 21 6845 1592 / 0086 731 8551 8261/ 8147

Order Online: WWW.MINTCHEM.COM

EMERGENCY RESPONSE : 001 703 527 3887

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous

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Calcium Fluoride 7789-75-5 95 - 100% Yes

Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

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CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN,

EYES,AND RESPIRATORYTRACT.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)

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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)

Flammability Rating: 0 - None

Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight

Contact Rating: 1 - Slight

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)

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Potential Health Effects

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Inhalation:

May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.

Ingestion:

Toxicity low because of the relative insolubility of the compound. In large amounts may cause vomiting, abdominal pain

and diarrhea.

Skin Contact:

May cause mild irritation and redness.

Eye Contact:

No adverse effects expected but dust may cause mechanical irritation.

Chronic Exposure:

Chronic exposure may cause mottling of teeth and bone damage (osteosclerosis) and fluorosis. Symptoms of fluorisis

include brittle bones, calcified ligaments, and joint stiffness.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

No information found.

FirstAidMeasures

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion:

Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious

person. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and

shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get

medical attention if irritation persists.

Fire FightingMeasures

Fire:

Not considered to be a fire hazard.

Explosion:

Not considered to be an explosion hazard.

Fire Extinguishing Media:

Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.

Special Information:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full

facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. If in contact with strong acids or steam

under fire conditions, calcium fluoride may yield highly irritating fumes of hydrogen fluoride.

Accidental ReleaseMeasures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick

up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust.

Date: 2016-01-14; view: 821