Potassium 2-(3-trifluoromethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropionate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air.  If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

Skin Contact:  

Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Remove contaminated clothing.  Get immediate medical attention.  Wash clothing before reuse.

Eye Contact:

Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Remove contact lenses if easy to do.  Continue rinsing.  Immediately get medical attention.

If Swallowed:  

Rinse mouth.  Do not induce vomiting.  Get immediate medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

See SDS Section 11.1. Information on toxicological effects.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required:

Not applicable

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Material will not burn.  Use a fire fighting agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

None inherent in this product.

Advice for fire-fighters:

When fire fighting conditions are severe and total thermal decomposition of the product is possible, wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Evacuate area.  Ventilate the area with fresh air.  For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapors, in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice.  Refer to other sections of this SDS than section 6 for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid release to the environment.  For larger spills, cover drains and build dikes to prevent entry into sewer systems or bodies of water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Contain spill.  Working from around the edges of the spill inward, cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or commercially available inorganic absorbent material.  Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry.  Remember, adding an absorbent material does not remove a physical, health, or environmental hazard.  Collect as much of the spilled material as possible.  Place in a metal container approved for use in transportation by appropriate authorities. The container must be lined with polyethylene plastic or contain a plastic drum liner made of polyethylene.  Seal the container.  Dispose of collected material as soon as possible.

Reference to other sections:

Refer to SDS Section 8 and Section 13 for more information

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Do not breathe thermal decomposition products.  Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.  Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities:

Store away from heat.  Store away from acids.  Store away from amines.

Specific end use(s):

See information in SDS Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations.  See SDS Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection recommendations.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

PERFLUOROALKOXYCARBOXYLATE SALT

Language:

English

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

PERFLUOROALKOXYCARBOXYLATE SALT

Language:

English

Labels:

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

PERFLUOROALKOXYCARBOXYLATE SALT

Labels:

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

PERFLUOROALKOXYCARBOXYLATE SALT

Labels:

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Occupational exposure limits:

If a component is disclosed in SDS section 3 but does not appear in the table below, an occupational exposure limit is not available for the component.

Ingredient       C.A.S. No.       Agency       Limit type                                                                          Additional Comments

FLUORIDES       7789-23-3       ACGIH       TWA(as F):2.5 mg/m3                                               A4: Not class. as human carcin

FLUORIDES       7789-23-3       OSHA       TWA(as dust):2.5 mg/m3;TWA(as F):2.5 mg/m3       

ACGIH : American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

AIHA : American Industrial Hygiene Association

CMRG : Chemical Manufacturer's Recommended Guidelines

OSHA : United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

TWA: Time-Weighted-Average

STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit       

CEIL: Ceiling

Exposure controls:

Engineering controls:

Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated.  Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below relevant Exposure Limits and/or control dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE):

Eye/face protection:

Select and use eye/face protection to prevent contact based on the results of an exposure assessment.  The following eye/face protection(s) are recommended:

Full Face Shield

Indirect Vented Goggles

Skin/hand protection:

Select and use gloves and/or protective clothing approved to relevant local standards to prevent skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. Selection should be based on use factors such as exposure levels, concentration of the substance or mixture, frequency and duration, physical challenges such as temperature extremes, and other use conditions. Consult with your glove and/or protective clothing manufacturer for selection of appropriate compatible gloves/protective clothing.

Gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended:  

Material       Thickness (mm)       Breakthrough Time

Neoprene       0.5                                  > 8 hours

Nitrile Rubber       0.35                                  > 8 hours

The glove data presented are based on the substance driving dermal toxicity and the conditions present at the time of testing.  Breakthrough time may be altered when the glove is subjected to use conditions that place additional stress on the glove.

If this product is used in a manner that presents a higher potential for exposure (e.g. spraying, high splash potential etc.), then use of protective coveralls may be necessary.  Select and use body protection to prevent contact based on the results of an exposure assessment.  The following protective clothing material(s) are recommended:

Apron -  Neoprene

Apron – Nitrile

Respiratory protection:

An exposure assessment may be needed to decide if a respirator is required.  If a respirator is needed, use respirators as part of a full respiratory protection program.  Based on the results of the exposure assessment, select from the following respirator type(s) to reduce inhalation exposure:

During heating:

Use a positive pressure supplied-air respirator if there is a potential for over exposure from an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.

Half facepiece or full facepiece supplied-air respirator

For questions about suitability for a specific application, consult with your respirator manufacturer.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

This material may be reactive with certain agents under certain conditions - see the remaining headings in this section.

Chemical stability:

Stable.  

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.  

Conditions to avoid:

Heat

Incompatible materials:

Strong acids

Amines

Reducing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Substance                                  Condition

Carbonyl Fluoride        At Elevated Temperatures

Carbon monoxide        At Elevated Temperatures

Carbon dioxide        At Elevated Temperatures

Hydrogen Fluoride        At Elevated Temperatures

Toxic Vapor, Gas, Particulate        At Elevated Temperatures

Extreme heat arising from situations such as misuse or equipment failure can generate hydrogen fluoride as a decomposition product.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with the local/regional/national/international regulations.

Dispose of waste product in a permitted industrial waste facility.  As a disposal alternative, incinerate in a permitted waste incineration facility.  Proper destruction may require the use of additional fuel during incineration processes.  Combustion products will include halogen acid (HCl/HF/HBr).  Facility must be capable of handling halogenated materials.  Empty drums/barrels/containers used for transporting and handling hazardous chemicals (chemical substances/mixtures/preparations classified as Hazardous as per  applicable regulations) shall be considered, stored, treated & disposed of as hazardous wastes unless otherwise defined by applicable waste regulations. Consult with the respective regulating authorities to determine the available treatment and disposal facilities.

The coding of a waste stream is based on the application of the product by the consumer. Since this is out of the control of 3M, no waste code(s) for products after use will be provided. Please refer to the European Waste Code (EWC - 2000/532/CE and amendments) to assign the correct waste code to your waste stream. Ensure national and/or regional regulations are complied with and always use a licensed waste contractor

EU waste code (product as sold)

070103*       Organic halogenated solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors