MSDS
Ammonium Bifluoride Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
| Product Name: | Ammonium Bifluoride |
| CAS-No. | 12124-97-9 |
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
| Identified uses: | Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only. |
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
| Company: | Amizara Speciality Chemicals LLP A-301 Borivali Arunodaya Chs Ltd, Market lane, Above Khatav Hospital, Borivali (West) Mumbai-400092 |
| E-mail : | sales@amizaraspecialitychemicals.co.in |
| Telephone : | 022-67251313 |
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elementsLabelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Signal word : Danger
Hazard statement(s)
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary statement(s)
| P260 | Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. |
| P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
| P303 + P361 + P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. |
| P304 + P340 + P310 | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
| P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | none |
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substances
| Synonyms | Etching powder |
| Formula | NH4HF2 |
| Molecular weight | 97.94 g/mol |
| CAS-No. | 12124-97-9 |
| EC-No. | 215-676-4 |
| Index-No. | 009-009-00-4 |
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
| Component | Classificatio |
| Concentration | |
| Ammonium bifluoride | |
| CAS-No. : | 12124-97-9 |
| EC-No. : | 215-676-4 |
| Index-No. : | 009-009-00-4 |
Acute Tox. 3; Skin Corr. 1B; H301, H314. <= 100% Concentration limits: >= 1 %: Skin Corr. 1B, H314; 0.1 – < 1 %: Skin Irrit. 2, H315; 0.1 – < 1 %: Eye Irrit. 2, H319;
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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 | Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician. |
| In case of eye contact | Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. |
| If swallowed | Do NOT induce vomiting. 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
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen fluoride
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 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 contact with skin and eyes. 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.
hygroscopic Store under inert gas.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
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
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses 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.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If th full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
| Test | Result | Specification |
| Characters | White crystalline powder. | It occurs as White crystalline powder. |
| Chloride | Complies | Maximum 0.04% |
| Sulphate | Complies | Maximum 002% |
| Iron | Complies | Not more than 10ppm |
| H2O | Complies | Not more than 3ppm |
| Assay | 98.80% | Not less than 1000ppm |
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
Avoid moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. – Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen fluoride
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
No data available Ammonium bifluoride
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Carcinogenicity
IARC: 3 – Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Ammonium bifluoride)
Reproductive toxicity
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
Additional Information
RTECS: BQ9200000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea(Ammonium bifluoride)
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bio-accumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available(Ammonium bifluoride)
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (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 chem scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number
| ADR/RID: | 1727 |
| IMDG: | 1727 |
| IATA: | 1727 |
14.2 UN proper shipping name
| ADR/RID: | AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID |
| IMDG: | AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE, SOLID |
| IATA: | Ammonium hydrogen difluoride, solid |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: | 8 |
| IMDG: | 8 |
| IATA: | 8 |
14.4 Packaging group
| ADR/RID: | IMDG: | IATA: |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: | No |
| IMDG: | No |
| IATA: | No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
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. Amizara Speciality Chemicals LLP and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. You can contact us on sales@amizaraspecialitychemicals.co.in for any further query.
