CALCIUM FLUORIDE | ICSC: 1323 (March 1999) |
Calcium difluoride |
CAS #: 7789-75-5 |
EC Number: 232-188-7 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Wear safety spectacles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. | |
Ingestion | Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from mineral acids. | |
PACKAGING | |
CALCIUM FLUORIDE | ICSC: 1323 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: CaF2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (as F): 2.5 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued. EU-OEL: (as F): 2,5 mg/m3 as TWA. MAK: (inhalable fraction, as F): 1 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Calcium fluoride minerals are mined as fluorite and fluospar. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations