First Aid Facilities : Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.
Advice to Doctor : Treat symptomatically. Symptoms of fluoride overexposure may include salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, laboured breathing. Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibly causing fatal hypocalcemia. Prolonged exposure to fluoride dusts, vapours or mists results in perforation of the nasal septum. Chronic effects include excessive calcium precipitation by the fluoride ion in the bones, ligaments and tendons.
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures : |
| Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. FlammabilityNot combustible. If involved in a fire may generate toxic and corrosive fumes. |
| Physical state and appearance : | Solid | Molecular Weight : | 109.82 g/mole |
| Boiling Point : | Decomposes | Melting Point : | 384°C (723.2°F) |
| Specific Gravity : | 2.47 (Water = 1) |
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| Swallowed: | Eye: |
| If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek urgent medical assistance. | If material is splashed into eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. Immediately transport to hospital or doctor. |
| Fire/Explosion Hazardextinguishing Media : | Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Flammability |
| Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water spray. | Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. | Material does not burn. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.Fire will produce irritating, toxic and / or corrosive gases. |
