Material Safety Data Sheet

AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE

Application Drilling fluid additive

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39 06 8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Ammonium bifluoride, solid

Hazardous Ingredients >94 % Ammonium bifluoride T Toxic, C Corrosive R25, R34

<5 % Ammonium fluoride T Toxic R23/24/25

EINECS-No. Ammonium bifluoride: 215-676-4

Ammonium fluoride: 235-185-9

CAS-No. Ammonium bifluoride: 1341-49-7

Ammonium fluoride: 12125-01-8

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Causes severe irritation of the respiratory tract.
Avoid generating dusts.
If inhaled, causes spasmodic cough and difficulty in breathing; at high
concentrations, risk of pulmonary edema.

Skin contact Causes burns. Avoid contact with skin.

Corrosive to mucous membrane, eyes and skin.

Eye contact Causes burns. Avoid contact with eyes.

Risk of serious damage to eyes. Risk of blindness.
Corrosive to mucous membrane, eyes and skin

Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. May cause mucosal damage.

Risk of convulsions, loss of consciousness, deep coma and
cardiopulmonary arrest.
Risk of cardiac and nervous disorders.
At high concentrations, risk of hypocalcaemia with nervous problems
(tetany) and cardiac arrhythmia.

Human health hazards - Chronic Chronic exposure to the product can cause bone or dental fluorosis.
Risk of sore throat, nosebleeds, and chronic bronchitis in case of
repeated or prolonged exposure.

Environmental hazards Presents hazards from its ionizing fluorine. Dangerous for the aquatic
environment. Do not allow material to contaminate groundwater
system.

Physical and chemical hazards In case of decomposition, releases hydrogen fluoride.

Contact with bases liberates toxic gases (ammonia).

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, rest, and treat symptomatically. Give a calcium
gluconate 2.5-3% solution by nebulizer.

Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately
with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical
attention. Apply calcium gluconate 2.5% gel or dip fingers in a bath
containing calcium gluconate 5% solution.

Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Rinse eyes with calcium gluconate 1% solution in physiological
serum. Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Do not induce
vomiting which may contaminate the lungs. Give to drink a calcium
gluconate 1% solution. Obtain medical attention.

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire, use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use water jets.

Fire and explosion hazard May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions.

Protective equipment In case of fire, wear a full-face positive-pressure self-contained

breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dusts. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Use personal protective
equipment.

Environmental precautions Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: soak up with inert absorbent material. Clean up promptly
by scoop. Do not use water

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe dusts. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Do not mix with any
other chemical. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and
thoroughly wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes/face
protection. Use in a well ventilated area.

Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a dry, cool place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended; local exhaust aspiration

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Fluorides, as F:

TLV-TWA=2.5 mg/m3 Irritation, bone, fluorosis

Personal protection equipment

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Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Do not breathe dusts.
Use cartridge respirator equipped with P3 filter.

Hand/skin protection Rubber, neoprene, or PVC gloves, apron, boots.

Eye protection Dust proof goggles, face shield.

Hygiene measures Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available. When
using do not eat or drink.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Deliquescent flakes

Colour White

Odour Pungent

Boiling point 230 °C

Melting point 125 °C

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/E

Vapour pressure Negligible

Relative density (20 °C) 1.5 g/cm3

Solubility in water (@ 20 °C) 630 g/l

pH (5.7 g/l solution) Approx. 2

Viscosity (20°C) N/A

Bulk density 0.7 g/cm3

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal usage conditions.

Conditions to avoid Moisture. The product decomposes at temperatures > 230 °C.

Materials to avoid Reacts with alkaline products evolving ammonia gas.

Reacts with acidic products evolving hydrofluoric acid gas.
In presence of moisture, this product is corrosive to metals.
Corrosive to silicate containing materials (glass, cement, …)

Hazardous decomposition products Contact with acids liberates hydrofluoric acid gas.
Contact with bases liberates ammonia and NOx gases.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Primary irritation skin/eye
Sensitization
Chronic toxicity data
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation
Mobility and Bioaccumulation
Ecotoxicological effects
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description
UN Number
Packing group
ADR/RID
Class
Hazard Identification
IMDG
Class
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification
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LD50 (oral rat) = 60 – 130 mg/kg
Causes burns. Causes serious damages to eyes.
Not available data
LD50 (oral rat) = 1 mg/kg
Possibility of carcinogenic and mutagenic effects (referred to sodium
fluoride).
LC50 (Brachydanio rerio, 96h) = 235 – 560 mg/kg
LC50 (Salmo gairdneri, 96h) = 51 mg/kg (referred to fluorides)
EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48h) = 97 mg/kg (referred to fluorides)
EC50 (Mysidopsis bahia, 96h) = 10.5 mg/kg (referred to fluorides)
EC50 (Scenedesmus sp., 96h) = 43 mg/kg (referred to fluorides)
High solubility and mobility.
LC50 (Salmo gairdneri, 21-days) = 2.7 – 4.7 mg/kg (referred to
fluorides)
LC50 (Daphnia magna, 21-days) = 3.7 mg/kg (referred to fluorides)
Ammonium hydrogendifluoride, solid
1727
II
8 ADR 2003 label 8
ADR 2003 Classif.. Code:
80
8 Subsidiary risk
8-06
8
T Toxic, C Corrosive
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Hazard Symbol

contains: Ammonium bifluoride

Risk Phrases R25 Toxic if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dusts.

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
S45 In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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