SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (ICSC)

SODIUM FLUOROACETATE	ICSC: 0484

Date of Peer Review: October 1997

Sodium fluoroacetic acid
Fluoroacetic acid, sodium salt

CAS #	62-74-8	C₂H₂FO₂.Na / CH₂FCOONa
RTECS #	AH9100000	Molecular mass: 100.02
UN #	2629
EC Annex 1 Index #	607-169-00-5
EC/EINECS #	200-548-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Convulsions. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! (See Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes		Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	(See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Note: A
EU Classification
Symbol: T+, N
R: 26/27/28-50
S: (1/2-)13-22-36/37-45-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: I

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G11a

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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SODIUM FLUOROACETATE

ICSC: 0484

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including hydrogen fluoride.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as TWA): 0.05 mg/mł (skin) (ACGIH 1995-1996).
MAK: 0.05 ppm (Inhalable fraction). Peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2006).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system and central nervous system , resulting in cardiac disorders and respiratory failure. Exposure may result in death.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Decomposes at 200 °C
Solubility in water: good

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Compound 1080 is a trade name. Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits, EU Classification, Physical Properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Sodium fluoroacetate (PDS)