MSDS Identification:

• Key:  76028
• Name:   Magnesium Fluoride, 98+%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC197040000, AC197040010, AC197040020, AC197040250, AC197042500, AC19704500 AC197045000
Synonyms:  

• Afluon; Irtran 1; Magnesium fluorure; Sellaite

SUPPLIER: ZHANGJIANG DONGYAN GALT FINE CHEMCAL CO., LTD.
BUSINESS TEL: ++86-579-6530757
FACSIMILE: ++86-579-6530756

Hazard Symbols:   None Listed.

Risk Phrases:   None Listed.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance:   off-white solid. Caution! The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.

Target Organs:   None.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye:   May cause eye irritation.

Skin:   May cause skin irritation.

Ingestion:   May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Inhalation:   May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Chronic:   No information found.

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

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

Ingestion:   Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:   Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

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:   Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.

Flash Point:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, lower:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, upper:   Not available.

NFPA Rating:   Not published.

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

Spills/Leaks:   Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.

Handling:   Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage:   Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Engineering Controls:   Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:   Magnesium fluoride, 99.999%: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)
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 and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing:   Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators:   Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Physical State:   Solid

Color:   off-white

Odor:   None reported.

pH:   Not available.

Vapor Pressure:   Not available.

Vapor Density:   Not available.

Evaporation Rate:   Not available.

Viscosity:   Not available.

Boiling Point:   2239 deg C @ 760.00mmHg

Freezing/Melting Point:   1263 deg C

Decomposition Temperature:  

Solubility in water:   Slightly soluble.

Specific Gravity/Density:  

Molecular Formula:   F2Mg

Molecular Weight:   62.31

Chemical Stability:   Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Conditions to Avoid:   Incompatible materials.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, fluoride fumes.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Has not been reported.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 7783-40-6: OM3325000

LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Magnesium fluoride, 99.999% -

• ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (as F) (listed IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).

Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data 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# 7783-40-6 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.

Magnesium fluoride, 99.999% can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), California, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **).

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

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

• Hazard Symbols: Not available.
• Risk Phrases:
• Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

• CAS# 7783-40-6: 1

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7783-40-6: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined **): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (inorganic, as F)

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada

• CAS# 7783-40-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
• WHMIS: Not available.
• CAS# 7783-40-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7783-40-6: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-POLAND:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 0.5 mg/m3;STEL 2.5 mg/m3
• OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1.8 ppm (1.5 mg(F)/m3);STEL 9.0 ppm
• OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

MSDS Creation Date:   12/12/1997,   Revision #2 Date:  3/18/2003

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages