Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Identification
Hydrogen Fluoride
Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier : Hydrogen Fluoride
Chemical name : Hydrofluoric acid
Other means of : anhydrous hydrofluoric acid; hf-a; hydrofluoric acid
identification
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : anhydrous hydrofluoric acid; hf-a; hydrofluoric acid
SDS # : 001077
Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
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Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and
from the chemical the container may burst or explode.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
decomposition products halogenated compounds
Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire
area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
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Environmental precautions : Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid
contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.
Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
including any Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatibilities incompatible materials (see Section 10). Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection
cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder
temperatures should not exceed 52 °C (125 °F).
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Odor : Pungent.
Odor threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Flash point : [Product does not sustain combustion.]
Burning time : Not applicable.
Burning rate : Not applicable.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
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Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
products not be produced.
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Aspiration hazard
Not available.
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Not available.
General : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
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Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
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Packing group I I I I I
Environment No. No. No. No. No.
Additional Reportable quantity Product classified as - - Passenger and Cargo
100 lbs / 45.4 kg per the following AircraftQuantity
information sections of the
Package sizes shipped limitation: 0 Forbidden
in quantities less than Transportation of Cargo Aircraft Only
the product reportable Dangerous Goods Quantity limitation: 0
quantity are not subject Regulations: 2.40-2.42 Forbidden
to the RQ (reportable (Class 8), 2.26-2.36
quantity) transportation (Class 6).
requirements.
Explosive Limit and
Limited quantity Limited Quantity Index
Yes. 0
“Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.”
Special precautions for user : Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Hydrofluoric acid
Clean Air Act Section 112 : Listed
(b) Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPs)
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SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the SDS and any copying and redistribution of the SDS shall include
copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the SDS subsequently redistributed.
State regulations
Massachusetts : This material is listed.
New York : This material is listed.
New Jersey : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania : This material is listed.
International regulations
International lists
National inventory
Australia : This material is listed or exempted.
Canada : This material is listed or exempted.
China : This material is listed or exempted.
Europe : This material is listed or exempted.
Japan : This material is listed or exempted.
Malaysia : This material is listed or exempted.
New Zealand : This material is listed or exempted.
Philippines : This material is listed or exempted.
Republic of Korea : This material is listed or exempted.
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Flammability 0
Physical hazards 2
Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks Although HMIS® ratings are not required on SDSs under 29 CFR 1910.
1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS® ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS®
program. HMIS® is a registered mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS® materials
may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
0 Flammability
Health 4 1 Instability/Reactivity
Special
Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response Copyright ©1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is
not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject
which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
Copyright ©2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to
be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in
NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA
or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.
Procedure used to derive the classification
Classification Justification
Press. Gas Liq. Gas, H280 Expert judgment
Acute Tox. 3, H331 On basis of test data
Skin Corr. 1, H314 Expert judgment
Eye Dam. 1, H318 Expert judgment
STOT SE 3, H335 Expert judgment
History
Date of printing : 8/7/2015
: 8/7/2015
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