Potassium tetrafluoroborate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1. Description of first aid measures

1.1. If inhaled

      - Move to fresh air.

      - If symptoms persist, call a physician.

1.2. In case of eye contact

      - In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

      - If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

1.3. In case of skin contact

      - Wash off with soap and water.

1.4. If swallowed

      - Rinse mouth with water.

      - Do NOT induce vomiting.

2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

2.1. Inhalation

      - May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation.

2.2. Skin contact

      - Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation.

2.3. Eye contact

      - May cause eye irritation.

2.4. Ingestion

      - Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

      - If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention.

      - When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.

Fire-fighting measures

1. Extinguishing media

1.1. Suitable extinguishing media

      - Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

1.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media

      - None.

2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

      - Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.

3. Advice for firefighters

      - Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

      - In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

      - Use personal protective equipment.

      - Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

      - Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

   1.1. Advice for non-emergency personnel

      - Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

      - Avoid dust formation.

   1.2. Advice for emergency responders

      - Use personal protective equipment.

      - Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

      - Prevent further leakage or spillage.

2. Environmental precautions

      - Should not be released into the environment.

      - Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

      - Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

      - Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

1. Precautions for safe handling

      - Ensure adequate ventilation.

      - Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

      - Keep away from Incompatible products.

2. Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

2.1. Storage

      - Store in original container.

      - Keep in a well-ventilated place.

      - Keep in a dry place.

      - Keep in properly labelled containers.

      - Keep container closed.

      - Keep away from Incompatible products.

2.2. Packaging material

2.2.1. Suitable material

      - Paper + PE.

      - Conductive PE + carton

2.2.2. Unsuitable material

      - no data available

3. Specific end uses

      - For further information, please contact: Supplier

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

not regulated

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

not regulated

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

not regulated

Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Appropriate engineering controls

      - Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

      - Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

2. Individual protection measures

2.1. Respiratory protection

      - Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

      - Respirator with a particle filter (EN 143)

      - Recommended Filter type: P2

2.2. Hand protection

      - Wear suitable gloves.

      - Neoprene

      - PVC

2.3. Eye protection

      - Safety goggles

2.4. Skin and body protection

      - Dust impervious protective suit

2.5. Hygiene measures

      - Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.

      - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

      - Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

      - Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

3. Environmental exposure controls

      - Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

      - None known.

2. Chemical stability

      - Stable under recommended storage conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

      - None known.

4. Conditions to avoid

      - Heat.

5. Incompatible materials

      - Incompatible with strong acids and bases.

6. Hazardous decomposition products

      - Hydrogen fluoride

Disposal considerations

1. Waste treatment methods

      - In accordance with local and national regulations.

      - Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

      - Dilute with plenty of water.

      - Can be eliminated from water by precipitation.

      - Filtrate the product and send the cake to a landfill for industrial waste.

      - After neutralization, the filtrate can be discharged in the sewer.

      

2. Contaminated packaging

      - Clean container with water.

      - The empty and clean containers are to be reused in conformity with regulations.

      - To avoid treatments, as far as possible, use dedicated containers.