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Coast Guard National Response Center is [phone].
DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local procedures (see Section 13, Disposal Considerations).
7. Handling and storage
WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics while
handling this product.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Store only in plastic containers such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride at temperatures
between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius). Crystals will form in product at temperatures below 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18
degrees Celsius), but will dissolve when product temperature is raised above 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius). Avoid contact with eyes. Store in
a tightly sealed container. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Protect from physical damage.
8. Exposure controls - personal protection
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequate ventilation to ensure exposure levels are maintained below the limits provided
below. Use local exhaust ventilation, and process enclosure if necessary, to control airborne dust. Ensure eyewash/safety shower stations are available near
areas where this product is used.
EXPOSURE LIMITS/GUIDELINES
Component Name: CAS # ACGIH TLVs OSHA-PELs
NIOSH-
TLVs
Other
Ammonium
Bifluoride
1341-49-7
3 PPM as Fluoride, 25 PPM as
Ammonia
2.5 mg/m3 as Fluoride, 35 PPM as
Ammonia
None listed
None
listed
International exposure limits may be established for the components of this product. Please check with competent authority in each country for the most
recent limits in place.
The following information on appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is provided to assist employers in complying with OSHA regulations found in 29
CFR Subpart I (beginning at 1910.132) or equivalent standard of Canada, or standards of EU member states (including EN 149 for respiratory PPE, and EN
166 for face/eye protection), and those of Japan. Please reference applicable regulations and standards for relevant details.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use only NIOSH-certified mask for dusts or mists. If necessary, use only respiratory protection authorized in the U.S.
Federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), equivalent U.S. State standards, Canadian CSA standard Z94.4-93, the European
Standard EN149, or EU member states.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear goggles when there is danger of splattering (i.e. cleanup and washing down of spills). If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29
CFR 1910.133, Canadian Standards, and the European Standard EN166, Australian Standards, or relevant Japanese Standards.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear impermeable protective gloves. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, the European Standard DIN EN 374,
the appropriate Standards of Canada, Australian Standards, or relevant Japanese Standards.
BODY PROTECTION: Wear a plastic apron or work-type clothing sufficient to prevent skin contact. If necessary, refer to appropriate Standards of
Canada, or appropriate Standards of the EU, Australian Standards, or relevant Japanese Standards.
FOR HOME USE: CHILD-PROOF PACKAGING REQUIRED IN CONFORMANCE WITH 16CFR1700.15 a), b), and c) and meet the child test
protocol requirements of on of CSA-Z76.1, ISO 8317 or 16 CFR 1700.20 or a standard that is at least equivalent. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
9. Physical and chemical properties
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): 1.43
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
FREEZING POINT: Not Availble
ODOR THRESHOLD: Mild, ammonia-like
APPEARANCE, ODOR and COLOR: This product is an off-white to
dark amber colored cream with a mild odor.
EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc=1): Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Thickeners in cream do not allow the product to
be soluble; product can be diluted with water.
pH: 4.0-6.9
BOILING POINT: Not Available
10. Stability and reactivity
Cream will gel and darken in color with age.
STABILITY: Stable, avoid excessive heating, strong acids, and alkalis
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None Known
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: None Known
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None Known
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