MSDS Identification:

• Key:  56817
• Name:   Potassium hexafluorophosphate, 99%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC191090000, AC191090010, AC191090500, AC191092500
Synonyms:  

• Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, potassium 99.0%

SUPPLIER: ZHEJIANG DONGYAN GALT FINE CHEMCAL CO., LTD.
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Hazard Symbols:   XI
Risk Phrases:   36/37/38

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance:   white crystalline powder. Warning! Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation. Irritant. Hygroscopic. Causes eye and skin irritation.

Target Organs:   No data found.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye:   Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis.
Skin:   Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:   May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:   Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema.
Chronic:   Effects may be delayed.

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

Skin:   Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.

Ingestion:   Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.

Inhalation:   Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Notes to Physician:   Treat symptomatically and supportively.

General Information:   As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.

Extinguishing Media:   Do NOT get water inside containers. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.

Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:   Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:   Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:   Not available.
NFPA Rating:   (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

General Information:   Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks:   Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers.

Handling:   Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.

Storage:   Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.

Engineering Controls:   Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:  

Potassium hexafluorophosphate:   No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eyes:   Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin:   Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:   Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:   A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Physical State:   Crystalline powder
Color:   white
Odor:   None reported.
pH:   Not available.
Vapor Pressure:   Not available.
Vapor Density:   Not available.
Evaporation Rate:   Not available.
Viscosity:   Not available.
Boiling Point:   Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:   575 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:   Not available.
Solubility in water:   93 G/L WATER (25)
Specific Gravity/Density:   Not available.
Molecular Formula:   F6KP
Molecular Weight:   184.07

Chemical Stability:   Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.

Conditions to Avoid:   Incompatible materials, excess heat, strong oxidants, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Moisture, water, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Phosphine, oxides of phosphorus, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, hydrogen fluoride.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Has not been reported.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 17084-13-8 unlisted.

LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium hexafluorophosphate -

• Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
No data available.

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

RCRA P-Series:   None listed.
RCRA U-Series:   None listed.

US DOT

• No information available

Canadian TDG

• No information available.

TSCA

• CAS# 17084-13-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

• None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules

• None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b

• None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

• None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.

SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

• None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

• None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

Section 313

• No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.

Clean Air Act:

• This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
• This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
• This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act:

• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.

OSHA:

• None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

Potassium hexafluorophosphate is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

• Hazard Symbols: XI
• Risk Phrases:

• R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

• Safety Phrases:

• S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

• CAS# 17084-13-8: No information available.

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada

• CAS# 17084-13-8 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
• This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
• CAS# 17084-13-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

MSDS Creation Date:   9/02/1997,   Revision #5 Date:  3/18/2003

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