nitrosonium hexafluorophosphate

Synonym:Nitrosyl Tetrafluorophosphate

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound16921-91-8100%2.5mg/m3 (as F)2.5mg/m3 (as F)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
Emergency Overview:
May cause fluoride poisoning.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust and vapors.
Eye Contact:Causes burns to the eyes. May cause blindness.
Skin Contact:Causes burns with redness and pain. Effects may be delayed.
Causes burns to the respiratory tract. Nitrogen dioxide can cause tachycardia, chest pain, and pulmonary
Inhalation:
edema.
Ingestion:Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
Corrosive to eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea,
Acute Health Affects:
vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma, respiratory failure and cardiovascular collapse.
Chronic Health Affects:Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Skin Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:not applicable
Explosion Limits:not applicable
Extinguishing Medium:none required
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fluorophosphoric acid.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: May act as an oxygen source in a fire. May liberate pressurizing gas if strongly heated.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills should be covered with calcium carbonate or limestone, and swept up, or flushed with water and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
sponged up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. If moisture is present,
Handling and Storage:
glass storage bottle may become etched.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respirator requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white xtl.
Molecular Weight:174.96
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:decomposes in water

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:Exposure to water.
Incompatibility:mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products:nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and phosphorous oxides.

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:no information available
Mutagenic Effects:no information available
Tetratogenic Effects:no information available

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:no information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):II
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 1759
Shipping Name (IATA):Corrosive solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):II
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 1759

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A