Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:
ARSORANE, PENTAFLUORO-; ARSENIC FLUORIDE (ASF5); ARSENIC FLUORIDE; ASF5;
00223860
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: colorless
PHYSICAL FORM: Solid proprietary carbon beads and toxic gas contained within a sealed
stainless steel cylinder.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: TOXIC GAS. If the stainless steel cylinder is opened, heated or otherwise
tampered with, release of gas may occur. Gas reacts with water vapor in air to form other corrosive, toxic
substances (hydrofluoric acid gas)., cancer hazard (in humans)
INHALATION: If gas is inhaled, move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is weak, give oxygen. Get medical attention without delay.
SKIN CONTACT: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with soap
and water. If clothing is contaminated, immediately remove and flush the skin with soap and water. Get
medical attention promptly. Assume victim has also been exposed by inhalation. Treat as HF exposure.
Consider the use of calcium gluconate.
EYE CONTACT: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 30 minutes,
occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
FIRE FIGHTING: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full face shield and protective clothing.
Apply cooling water to sides of container exposed to flame until well after fire is out. Isolate area until gas
has dispersed.
WATER RELEASE:
Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of
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water supplies and sewers.
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Use appropriate protective equipment including self-contained breathing
apparatus. Be certain to flush lines and enclosures with inert gas before repairing.
STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Protect from
physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area of non-combustible construction. Protect cylinders
from direct sunlight, mechanical damage and temperatures above 55 C. Keep away from cylinders of oxygen
or other highly oxidizing or flammable materials. Ship and store cylinders with outlet plug and valve
protective cap in place.
HANDLING: Handle this material only in a sealed, purged system. Do not heat cylinder by any means to
increase discharge rate of product from the cylinder. In order to maintain the subatmospheric (<760 Torr)
package, SDS cylinder temperature should not exceed 24 C. If subject to temperature greater than 24 C
container may become pressurized which increases the risk of leakage and possible exposure to toxic gas.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
SDS® 2 ARSENIC PENTAFLUORIDE:
INORGANIC FLUORIDES (as F):
2.5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA
2.5 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA
2.5 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (solid fluorides)
ARSENIC PENTAFLUORIDE:
ARSENIC AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS EXCEPT ARSINE:
10 ug(As)/m3 OSHA TWA
5 ug/m3 OSHA action level
0.01 mg(As)/m3 ACGIH TWA
0.002 mg(As)/m3 NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)
VENTILATION: Exhausted process enclosure recommended to meet published exposure limits. Use only
in a well ventilated area.
REACTIVITY: Avoid contact with water or moisture. May react with evolution of heat on contact with
water.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products: hydrogen fluoride, oxides of arsenic
Not available
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D004. Dispose of in
accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory
level- 5.0 mg/L.
U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.
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SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
B): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
C): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370 Subparts B
and C):
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: Yes
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: Yes
SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65:
Known to the state of California to cause the following:
ARSENIC AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS (as As)
Cancer (Feb 27, 1987)
Developmental toxicity (May 01, 1997)
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined.