Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Zinc fluoride tetrahydrate, 98%
CAS Registry Number: 13986-18-0
Formula: ZnF2.4H2O
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Zinc difluoride tetrahydrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13986-18-0 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
If inhaled or swallowed this compound may cause fluoride poisoning. Early symptoms include nausea,
Emergency Overview:
vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation to the eyes. May cause serious damage. Effects may not immediately appear.
Causes irritation, with redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Effects may not appear
Skin Contact:
immediately
Inhalation of dust causes severe irritation to the respiratory tract. may caues coughing, sore throat and labored
Inhalation:
breathing.
Ingestion: May cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma, respiratory failure and
Acute Health Affects:
cardiovascular collapse. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure.
Chronic Health Affects:
Repeated exposure of skin to zinc compounds can cause dermatitis and ulcerations.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Apply calcium gluconate jelly
Skin Exposure:
or water soluble calcium salts as antidote. Seek medical assistance.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fumes of hydrofluoric acid.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Avoid
Spill and Leak Procedures:
raising dust.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
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: Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 103.37 (175.43)
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 2.255
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: 1.6gm/100cm3
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: none
Decomposition Products: Metal fluorides and water
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
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
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N982 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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