SAFETY DATA SHEET Creation Date 24-Nov-2010 Revision Date 27-Dec-2020 Revision Number 2 SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product identifier Product Description: Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aqueous solution Cat No. : 69109 Synonyms Fluorosilicic acid; Hexafluorosilicic acid Molecular Formula H2 F6 Si Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) E71F-4TVF-JW00-PAN4 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against No Information available 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH . Erlenbachweg 2 76870 Kandel Germany Tel: +49 (0) 721 84007 280 Fax: +49 (0) 721 84007 300 E-mail address [email protected] www.alfa.com Product safety Tel + +049 (0) 7275 988687-0 1.4. Emergency telephone number Carechem 24: +44 (0) 1235 239 670 (Multi-language emergency number) Poison Information Center Mainz www.giftinfo.uni-mainz.de Telephone: +49(0)6131/19240 Exclusively for customers in Austria: Poison Information Center (VIZ) Emergency call 0-24 clock: +43 1 406 43 43 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, tel: +43 1 406 68 98 Poison Centre - Emergency Ireland : National Poisons Information Centre (NPIC) - information services 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm, 7 days a week) Malta : +356 2395 2000 Cyprus : +357 2240 5611 SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA69109 Page 1 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aqueous solution Revision Date 27-Dec-2020 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16 2.2. Label elements Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Precautionary Statements P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 2.3. Other hazards SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.2. Mixtures Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 65-75 - Fluorosilicic acid 16961-83-4 EEC No. 241-034-8 25-35 Skin Corr. 1B (H314) Eye Dam. 1 (H318) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA69109 Page 2 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aqueous solution Revision Date 27-Dec-2020 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required. Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Self-Protection of the First Aider Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons No information available. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Hazardous Combustion Products Silicon dioxide, Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF). 5.3. Advice for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA69109 Page 3 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aqueous solution Revision Date 27-Dec-2020 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. 6.2. Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. 6.4. Reference to other sections Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Corrosives area. Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) 510 Storage Class (LGK) Storage Class/LGK 8B (Germany) 7.3. Specific end use(s) Use in laboratories SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters Exposure limits List source(s): UK - EH40/2005 Work Exposure Limits, Third edition. Published 2018. Component European Union The United Kingdom France Belgium Spain Fluorosilicic acid STEL: 7.5 mg/m3 15 min TWA / VME: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA / VLA-ED: 2.5 TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 8 hr (8 heures). indicative mg/m3 (8 horas) limit Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland Fluorosilicic acid TWA: 1 mg/m3 (8 TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 8 horas Stunden). AGW - exposure factor 4 TWA: 1 mg/m3 (8 Stunden). MAK Haut ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA69109 Page 4 / 11 SAFETY DATA SHEET Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aqueous solution Revision Date 27-Dec-2020 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Component Austria Denmark Switzerland Poland Norway Fluorosilicic acid TWA: 0.5 mg/m3 8 timer Component Bulgaria Croatia Ireland Cyprus Czech Republic Fluorosilicic acid TWA-GVI: 2.5 mg/m3 8 satima. Biological limit values This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies Monitoring methods BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of exposure to chemical and biological agents. Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available Route of exposure Acute effects (local) Acute effects Chronic effects Chronic effects (systemic) (local) (systemic) Oral Dermal Inhalation Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available. (PNEC) 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Goggles (European standard - EN 166) Hand Protection Protective gloves Glove material Breakthrough time Glove thickness EU standard Glove comments Butyl rubber See manufacturers - EN 374 (minimum requirement) Neoprene recommendations Nitrile rubber Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent