NILE
CHEMICALS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Aluminum fluoride
Product Number : AP7
Brand : Nile
CAS-No. : 7784-18-1
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised
against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Nile Chemicals
Masjid Bundar
Mumbai 400009
INDIA
Telephone : +91-022-66313162
Fax : +91-022-23454828
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or
1999/45/EC.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram none
Signal word none
Hazard statement(s) none
Precautionary statement(s) none
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
Safety data sheet available on request.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either
persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Formula : AlF3
Molecular weight : 83,98 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7784-18-1
EC-No. : 232-051-1
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
Aluminium fluoride
CAS-No.
EC-No.
7784-18-1
232-051-1
<= 100 %
Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC
Component Classification Concentration
Aluminium fluoride
CAS-No.
EC-No.
7784-18-1
232-051-1
- <= 100 %
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling
(see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen fluoride, Aluminum oxide
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available
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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing
vapours, mist or gas. Avoid
breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep
in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and
well-ventilated place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are
stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash
hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this
product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU
Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:DermatrilŪ (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
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Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:DermatrilŪ (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
sales@kcl.de,
test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions
which differ from EN 374,
contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is
advisory only and must
be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the
specific situation of
anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an
approval for any
specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and
amount of dangerous
substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment
must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the
specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels
of dusts are desired,
use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and
components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
b) Odour odourless
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH 5,9 at 20 °C
e) Melting point/freezing
point
Melting point/range: 1.290 °C
f) Initial boiling point and
boiling range
ca.1.537 °C
g) Flash point Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate Not applicable
i) Flammability (solid, gas) The product is not flammable.
j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapour pressure No data available
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 3,1 g/cm3 at 25 °C
n) Water solubility 0,0053 g/l at 20 °C
o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/
water
No data available
p) Auto-ignition
temperature
Not applicable
q) Decomposition
temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties Not explosive
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t) Oxidizing properties The substance or mixture is not classified as
oxidizing.
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
acids, Sodium/sodium oxides, Potassium
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - > 2.000 mg/kg
(Fixed Dose Method)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - > 0,53 mg/l
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
Remarks: No adverse effect has been observed in acute toxicity tests.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
in vivo assay - Mouse
Result: Did not cause sensitisation on laboratory animals.
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: 3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
(Aluminium fluoride)
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
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Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: BD0725000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been
thoroughly investigated., Salivation, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 10 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Remarks: No toxicity at the limit of solubility
Toxicity to daphnia and
other aquatic
invertebrates
LC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 10 mg/l - 48 h
(OECD Test Guideline 202)
Remarks: No toxicity at the limit of solubility
Toxicity to algae LC50 - Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) - 8,4 mg/l - 3
d
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either
persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
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14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present
state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety
precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Nile Chemicals and its Affiliates
shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.
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