| CAS Number: | 7784-19-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00042144 |
| Molecular Formula: | AlF6H12N3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 195.09 |
| Chemical Formula: | (NH4)3AlF6 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Ammonium hexafluoroaluminate,min. 98% |
| Product Number: | 93-1395 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7784-19-2 |
| Formula: | (NH4)3AlF6 |
| EINECS Number: | 232-052-7 |
| Chemical Family: | halometallate salts |
| Synonym: | Ammonium aluminum fluoride, Ammonium cryolite |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title compound | 7784-19-2 | 100 | 2.5mg/m3 (as F) | 2.5mg/m3 (as F) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | If inhaled or swallowed, this compound may, to the extent that it may form water soluble fluoride, cause fluoride poisoning. Early symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion ,inhalation of dust, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Irritating to eyes. May cause redness and pain. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes irritation, with redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Effects may not appear immediately |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust may cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract, causing coughing, sore throat, and labored breathing. |
| Ingestion: | May cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to eyes, skin, and respriratory tract. Dust: 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 | |
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| 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: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| 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 | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, 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 fumes of hydrofluoric acid. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Avoid raising dust. Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated may require an evacuation of area. Emergency response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store the material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators 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 | |
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| Color and Form: | white powder |
| Molecular Weight: | 195.09 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | Mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals. |
| Decomposition Products: | Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride and aluminum oxide. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 18 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| 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: | 5/23/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 10/24/2011 |