Product identifier and chemical identity product identifier hydrochloric acid other names muriatic acid, hydrogen chloride solution manufacturers product code 16409 recommended use general chemical acid details of suppliermanufacturer company. Working with hydrofluoric acid department of commerce. Even very strong acids, and mixtures of acids, like aqua forte and aqua regia, do not have the power to cause death and injury in the way that hydrofluoric acid can. See section 8 of the msds for personal protective equipment. Purchase hydrofluoric acid in more dilute forms where possible to eliminate handling the concentrate. P270 do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. As the worlds leading producer of hydrofluoric acid, honeywell offers unmatched technical support to its customers. Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Corrosive to eyes causes itching, burning, redness and tearing. Discharge will ordinarily be a vapor or a liquid that gives off fumes of hf gas.
Hydrofluoric acid safety program hydrofluoric acid has a number of chemical, physical and toxicological properties, which make handling this material especially hazardous. Hydrofluoric acid 70 % aqueous solution chemical name. Sigmaaldrich material safety data sheet product name. Get competent medical attention immediately, preferably an eye specialist. Hydrofluoric acid office of environmental health and safety. All forms, including the solution or the vapor, can cause severe burns to tissue and cause serious toxic systemic effects. Y2 indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that. Pressure will build to dangerous levels when exposed to high temperatures. Hydrofluoric acid is incompatible with glass, ceramics, and all siliconcont aining materials such as concrete. Safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid 49 % 000000001555 page 2 14 version 2. Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous hazardous polymerization. May react with common metals iron, steel to generate flammable hydrogen gas if diluted below 65%.
Both liquid and vapor can cause severe burns, which may not be immediately painful or visible. Sigmaaldrich offers a number of hydrofluoric acid products. P271 use only outdoors or in a wellventilated area. It is colorless, odorless, highly corrosive, and available in a range of purity grades. Chemical product and company identification product name. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Kolorlock hydrofluoric solidifierneutralizer safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Hydrofluoric acid is a solution of hydrogen fluoride hf in water.
Follow the msds recommendations for safe storage, handling, first aid, spill management and disposal of the material. Fluohydric acid, fluoric acid, hydrofluoric acid solution. September 2011 section 1 chemical product and company identification msds name. Wherever possible, replace hydrofluoric acid with a less hazardous substance. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous msds number. Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, aqueous 49% 6. Both versions are commonly referred to as hf in research and industry. Thermo fisher scientific hydrofluoric acid, 48 51% revision date 06jul2010 y1 indicates an exempt polymer that has a numberaverage molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. Hydrogen fluoride can be released when other fluoridecontaining compounds such as ammonium fluoride are. Additionally, the vapor from anhydrous hf or its concentrated solutions can cause damage to skin, eyes and the respiratory system. Hydrogen fluoride is a chemical compound that contains fluorine.
Pain associated with exposure to solutions of hf 150% may be delayed for 124 hours. If hf is not rapidly neutralized and the fluoride ion bound. Hydrofluoric acid attacks glass and any other silica containing material. Hydrofluoric acid will penetrate skin and attack underlying tissues. Contact with many common metals may yield hydrogen gas, which is a fire and explosion hazard. Hydrofluoric acid is used in the laboratory as an intermediate in many chemical reactions and syntheses. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Hydrofluoric acid hf, cas 7664393, a solution of hydrogen fluoride in water, is one of the strongest inorganic acids. Always wear recommended personal protective equipment good ventilation is necessary. Irrigation may be facilitated by use of morgan lens or similar ocular irrigator. Safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid 49% page 3 of 10 nail may require splitting the nail and application of calcium gluconate to the exposed nail bed. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Identification product name hydrofluoric acid cat no.
Pain associated with skin exposure to hf may not occur for 124 hours. Hydrofluoric acid revision date 09jan2020 stot repeated exposure none known aspiration hazard no information available symptoms effects,both acute and delayed product is a corrosive material. Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, 48% 52% msds section 1. Causes severe burns which may not be immediately painful or visible. Hydrofluoric acid 7664393 49 common name and cas number synonyms chemical name % composition comments all concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable and may form an explosive atmosphere. Cdc facts about hydrogen fluoride hydrofluoric acid. Do not add water to acid, always add acid to water while stirring to prevent release of heat, steam and fumes. Hydrofluoric acid hf differs from other acids because it readily penetrates the skin and dissociates into fluoride ions, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone. Unlined steel containers are subject to hydrogen blistering. Lc50 rat 5,100 ppm5 min lc50 rat 1,300 ppm60 min lc50 mouse 6,247 ppm5 min skin. Large or multiple burns totaling over 25 square inches of body. Hf will penetrate skin and attack underlying tissues. Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous potential health hazards skin.
It can exist as a colorless gas or as a fuming liquid, or it can be dissolved in water. Hydrofluoric acid, 48% solution in water revision date 29jul2015 page 4 11. Polyethylene is the best material for hydrofluoric acid storage. It is used to make most fluorinecontaining compounds. Hydrofluoric acid hf differs from other acids because the fluoride ion readily penetrates the skin, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone. Identification of the substance or mixture product name. Hydrofluoric acid 49% revision date 04012015 p00000031491 version. When hydrogen fluoride is dissolved in water, it may be called hydrofluoric acid. Msds hydrochloric acid d p j c o a t i n g s y s t e m s pty ltd abn 56 005 509 679 acn 005 509 679 victoria. For certain burns, especially of the digits, use of intraarterial calcium gluconate may be indicated.
Material safety data sheet hydrofluoric acid, aqueous 49% eyes. Hydrofluoric acid chemical safety information hydrofluoric acid hf differs from other acids because the fluoride ion readily penetrates the skin, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone. Material safety data sheet university of louisville. It is so potent that contact with it may not even be noticed until long after serious damage has been done. It can severely damage the skin and eyes causing severe burns which are extremely painful. Hydrofluoric acid revision date 09jan2020 vapor density 2. Reacts with water to form hydrofluoric acid avoid contact with acids, bases, humid air, water no ph use hf first aid procedures and calcium gluconate gel if in contact with moist skin used in glove boxes no moisture in atmosphere and gloves provide protection read the material safety data sheet msds. As the world leader in hydrofluoric acid hf production and delivery, our customers know we understand the rigorous requirements for producing and handling hf with the quality and safety they demand. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 minutes with copious quantities of water, keeping eyelids apart and away from eyeballs during irrigation. Warranty the above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used. Hydrofluoric acid hazards hydrofluoric acid called hf corrosive acid and contact poison considered a weak acid with ph of 3 hf penetrates skin quickly dilute solutions can interfere with nerve function. Hydrofluoric acid hf is a highly corrosive and toxic acid, even in a dilute form. Reacts exothermically with chemical bases examples.
Browse our library of hf medical and technical documents for the critical usage and safety information you need. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking. Hydrochloric acid, 37% ww safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Hydrofluoric acid, aqueous 70% 000000001807 page 8 14 version 3. Osha table z1 limits for air contaminants 29 cfr 1910.