Zinc Fluoride

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Zinc Fluoride

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. ZN-F-02 , ZN-F-03 , ZN-F-04 , ZN-F-05

CAS #: 7783-49-5

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram

Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS
Strong hydrogen fluoride-releaser

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
Formula : F2Zn
Molecular weight : 103.39 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7783-49-5
EC-No. : 232-001-9

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Hydrofluoric (HF) acid burns require immediate and specialized first aid and medical
treatment. Symptoms may be delayed up to 24 hours depending on the concentration of
HF. After decontamination with water, further damage can occur due to penetration/absorption of the fluoride ion. Treatment should be directed toward binding the
fluoride ion as well as the effects of exposure. Skin exposures can be treated with a 2.5%
calcium gluconate gel repeated until burning ceases. More serious skin exposures may
require subcutaneous calcium gluconate except for digital areas unless the physician is
experienced in this technique, due to the potential for tissue injury from increased
pressure. Absorption can readily occur through the subungual areas and should be
considered when undergoing decontamination. Prevention of absorption of the fluoride ion
in cases of ingestion can be obtained by giving milk, chewable calcium carbonate tablets or
Milk of Magnesia to conscious victims. Conditions such as hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia
and cardiac arrhythmias should be monitored for, since they can occur after exposure.Show
this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. If breathing stops: mouth-to-mouth breathing or artificial
respiration. Oxygen if necessary. Immediately call in physician.
In case of skin contact
First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.In case of skin contact: Take off immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen fluoride
Zinc/zinc oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures,
consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands
and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Do not store in glass
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash
hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
Color: white
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point
Melting point/range: 872 °C (1602 °F) - lit.
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range
1,500 °C 2,732 °F at 1,013.5 hPa - (ECHA)
g) Flash point ()Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas)
The product is not flammable.
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapor pressure 1 hPa at 970 °C (1778 °F)
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Density 4.95 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F) - lit.
Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility 27.2 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F)
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
No data available
p) Autoignition temperature
No data available
q) Decomposition temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties none
Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Reacts dangerously with glass.
no information available
Incompatible materials
glass
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male - 1,100 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 401)
Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: zinc chloride
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - female - 10 min - <= 1,975 mg/m3
Remarks: (ECHA)
(in analogy to similar products)
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Zinc sulphate
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: Not a skin sensitizer.
Remarks: (ECHA)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Result: negative
Test Type: Micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Intraperitoneal
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity
based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral
RTECS: ZH3500000
Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibly causing fatal hypocalcemia.
Salivation, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, To the best of
our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 0.169 mg/l
- 96 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
(in analogy to similar products)
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic invertebrates
static test EC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) - 0.155 mg/l - 48h
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae static test NOEC - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) -
0.0049 mg/l - 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: zinc chloride
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - activated sludge - 5.2 mg/l - 3 h
(OECD Test Guideline 209)
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned
containers like the product itself. See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the
return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (zinc fluoride)
Reportable Quantity (RQ): 1000 lbs
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components
This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.
SARA 313 Components
The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III,
Section 313:
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.