Search for a full or partial Catalog Number, CAS Number or description
CAS Number: 16921-91-8
Product Catalog
93-0736
Nitrogen › Nitrosonium hexafluorophosphate, min. 97%| CAS Number: | 16921-91-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00040324 |
| Molecular Formula: | F6NOP |
| Molecular Weight: | 174.96 |
| Chemical Formula: | NOPF6 |
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Note: |
Stability: moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name: | Nitrosonium hexafluorophosphate, min. 97% |
| Product Number: | 93-0736 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 16921-91-8 |
| Formula: | NOPF6 |
| EINECS Number: | 240-980-9 |
| Chemical Family: | metal fluorophosphate complex |
| Synonym: | Nitrosyl Tetrafluorophosphate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 16921-91-8 | 100 | 2.5mg/m3 (as F) | 2.5mg/m3 (as F) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
|---|---|
| Emergency Overview: | Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus. May cause fluoride poisoning. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust and vapors. |
| Eye Contact: | Causes burns to the eyes. May cause blindness. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes burns with redness and pain. Effects may be delayed. |
| Inhalation: | Causes burns to the respiratory tract. Nitrogen dioxide can cause tachycardia, chest pain, and pulmonary edema. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Corrosive to eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma, respiratory failure and cardiovascular collapse. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
|---|---|
| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
|---|---|
| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fluorophosphoric acid. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | May act as an oxygen source in a fire. May liberate pressurizing gas if strongly heated. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
|---|---|
| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills should be covered with calcium carbonate or limestone, and swept up, or flushed with water and sponged up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. If moisture is present, glass storage bottle may become etched. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
|---|---|
| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respirator requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 174.96 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | decomposes in water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
|---|---|
| Stability: | moisture sensitive |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Exposure to water. |
| Incompatibility: | mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and phosphorous oxides. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| RTECS Data: | No information available in the RTECS files. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no information available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no information available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no information available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
|---|---|
| Ecological Information: | no information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
|---|---|
| Disposal: | Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Shipping Name (CFR): | Corrosive solids, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1759 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Corrosive solid, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1759 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 6/14/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 12/20/2011 |
