MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

2001 Rankin Road EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (713) 439-8900

Houston, Texas 77073 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
I. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES INTEQ HMIS Hazard Health 3 Minimal 0
Product Name: A-150 Rating and Key Flammability 0 Slight 1
Chemical Name: AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE Reactivity 0 Moderate 2
Chemical Description: AMMONIUM HYDROGEN DIFLUORIDE Personal Serious 3
Protection J Severe 4
Proper Shipping Description: AMMONIUM HYDROGEN DIFLUORIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 8, PG II UN Number: 1727 Hazard Label: CORROSIVE DOT Response Guide: 60
Transportation Note: NA

II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:

Hazardous Components: ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: % CAS Number: Product RQ:
AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE, AS F 2.5 MG/M3 2.5 MG/M3 98.9 1341-49-7 5000 LBS.

Hazards Associated with Product Use

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Combustible Liquid Flammable Material Pyrophoric Material Explosive Material
Unstable Material Water Reactive Material Oxidizer Organic Peroxide
Corrosive Material X Compressed Gas Irritant X Nuisance Particulate
Skin Hazard X Eye Hazard X Toxic Agent Highly Toxic Agent
Sensitizer Carcinogen Reproductive Toxin Blood Toxin
Nervous System Toxin Lung Toxin Liver Toxin Kidney Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)
Fire: Sudden Release Of Pressure: Reactivity: Immediate (Acute): X Delayed (Chronic): X

III. PHYSICAL DATA:

Boiling Point (F): 463 Vapor Pressure (mmHg): ND pH: ND
Melting Point(F): 259 Vapor Density (Air=1): ND Specific Gravity: 1.503
Freezing Point(F): ND Solubility in Water: 58.3% SOLUBLE Percent Volatile (vol %): 0
Odor Threshold: ND Appearance And Odor: WHITE, AMMONIAC Evaporation Rate: ND
Material Is: CRYSTALLINE Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: NA (butyl acetate=1)

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (F): NA Auto Ignition Temperature (F): ND Explosive Limit - Lower: ND Upper: ND
Extinguishing Media: Water: X CO2: X Dry Chemical: X Foam: X Fog: X
Hazardous Combustion Products:
SULFUR OXIDES, AMMONIA, AND HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.

Fire Fighting Procedures:

DO NOT ENTER A FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS MAY BE RELEASED IN A FIRE.

V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable: Yes: X No: If no, Under Which Conditions?

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): AVOID CONTACT WITH ACIDS, BASES, CHLORINE, CYANIDES, SULFIDES.

Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: SULFUR OXIDES, AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN FLUORIDE. WILL FORM
HYDROFLUORIC ACID ON CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS AND WILL
RELEASE AMMONIA ON CONTACT WITH ALKALIS.

Hazardous Polymerization May Occur: Will Not Occur: X Conditions to Avoid:

ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable T - Total Dust R - Respirable Fraction C - Ceiling Limit
 A-150
VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route: Skin Contact: X Skin Absorption: Eye Contact: X Inhalation: Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO IARC: NO
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
SWALLOWING: MAY BE HARMFUL, CAUSING GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OR CONTACT DERMATITIS OR FLUORINE-LIKE BURNS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
FLUORINE CAN CAUSE EMBRITTLEMENT, DECALCIFICATION OF BONES, INCREASED CALCIFICATION OF
LIGAMENTS AND VERTEBRAE RESULTING IN SPINAL STIFFNESS.

VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:

Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. DO NOT
USE ZEPHIRAN CHLORIDE SOLUTION ON EYES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN AND GET AN EYE
EXAMINATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Skin: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER; USE
ALKALINE SOAP IF POSSIBLE. SOAK IRRITATED AREA WITH COLD ZEPHIRAN CHLORIDE
SOLUTION FOR ONE HOUR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS.
Ingestion: GIVE CONSCIOUS PATIENT TWO GLASSES OF WATER. DONOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A PHYSICIAN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Inhalation: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:

Spill Response:
NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL FOR LARGE SPILLS. APPROACH SPILL AREA UPWIND IF POSSIBLE. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF SPARKS, HEAT AND FLAMES. THOSE INVOLVED IN CLEAN-UP
NEED PROTECTION AGAINST SKIN AND EYE CONTACT AND INHALATION OF MIST AND VAPORS. RECOVER
SPILLED MATERIAL IN SALVAGE DRUMS.
Waste Disposal Method:
DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Handling:
FOLLOW GOOD HANDLING AND HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES AND AVOID SPILLS. AVOID PROLONGED SKIN
AND EYE CONTACT. AVOID INHALATION OF MIST OR VAPORS. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Storage:
STORE SEALED CONTAINER IN CLEAN, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.

IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:

Respiratory Protection: AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE A FRESH AIR SUPPLY RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation: GENERAL (MECHANICAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS EXPECTED TO BE SATISFACTORY.
Clothing: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND A CHEMICAL APRON.
Eyewear: FACE SHIELD AND/OR SAFETY GOGGLES.
Gloves: NEOPRENE OR BUTYL RUBBER.
Footwear: WEAR RUBBER BOOTS.

X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes INTEQ and its responsible personnel;
however, no other guarantee, representation, warranty or responsibility is expressed or implied to any user, regardless of reliance on all or any part thereof. This includes
warranties or merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, and Baker Hughes INTEQ assumes no responsibility whatever for advice or recommendations made.
Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as permission, inducement, or condonement to violate any law persuant to this product’s use, conveyance or disposal.

Prepared By: Brian Evans Date Prepared: 07/19/95 Supercedes Issue Date 07/31/89
ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable > - Greater Than < - Less Than C- Ceiling Limit