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ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1324

Aluminium trifluoride
AlF3
Molecular mass: 84.0
ICSC # 1324 		CAS # 7784-18-1
RTECS # BD0725000
UN # 1759
October 19, 1999 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!

•INHALATION Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Pain. Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Separated from food and feedstuffs . Dry. Well closed.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 1324 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1324

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
HYGROSCOPIC , WHITE OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of fluorine.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (fluorides, as F) 2.5 mg/m3 as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). TLV: (as Al) 2 mg/m3 as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (as F) (Inhalable fraction) 1 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: I(4);
skin absorption (H);
Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).
EU OEL: (fluorides as F) 2.5 mg/m3 (EU 2004).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of the dust and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The aerosol is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma. The substance may have effects on the bone, nervous system , resulting in bone alterations (fluorosis), and nervous system impairment.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Sublimation point: 1272°C
Density: 2.9
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 1238°C: 133

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

CAS 15098-87-0 and 32287-65-3 are for hydrated forms. Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature. The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance. Card has been partly updated in April and October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC10-II+III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1324 ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE (ANHYDROUS)
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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