SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Combustible dust Yes
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
Component CAS-No Weight %
Aluminium trifluoromethanesulfonate 74974-61-1 99
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. Difficulty in breathing. 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: Symptoms of overexposure may be headache,
dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). Sulfur oxides. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Gaseous hydrogen
fluoride (HF).
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
1
Instability
1
Physical hazards
N/A
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid dust formation. Remove all sources of ignition.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the
environment. Avoid dust formation
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Minimize
dust generation and accumulation. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after
handling the product.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product
label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed.
Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stationsand safety showers are close to the workstation locationPersonal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance White
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 300 °C / 572 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula C3 Al F9 O9 S3
Molecular Weight 474.19
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under normal conditions. Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water. Avoid dust formation.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sulfur oxides, Burning produces obnoxious
and toxic fumes, Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Acute Toxicity
Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
Aluminium trifluoromethanesulfonate
74974-61-1 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and
delayed
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: Symptoms
of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.
Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DOT
UN-No UN3261
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN3261
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN3261
Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3261
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
United States of America Inventory
Component CAS-No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification -
Active/Inactive
TSCA - EPA Regulatory
Flags
Aluminium
trifluoromethanesulfonate
74974-61-1 - - -
Legend:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).
Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Aluminium
trifluoromethanesulfonate
74974-61-1 - - - - - - - -
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available