2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoro-4-(fluorosulfonyl)butoxy]propanoyl fluoride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air.  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

This product contains or can produce hydrofluoric acid (HF). HF is highly corrosive and its exposure can lead to severe local damage, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia and the development of cardiac arrhythmias, which are the primary cause of death in HF exposures. To significantly reduce or prevent HF dermal absorption, immediate irrigation of the affected area with copious amounts of either water or saline followed by the application of a calcium gluconate-containing gel is recommended. Intravenous (IV) access, serum electrolyte concentrations, an electrocardiogram, and cardiac monitoring should be obtained in patients exposed to HF. Patients with inhalation injuries are treated with oxygen and nebulized calcium gluconate (4 mL of 2.5-5%). Succinylcholine is best avoided if rapid sequence intubation must be performed in the setting of HF exposure due to the possibility of hyperkalemia. If systemic toxicity is suspected (due to QTc prolongation, cardiac arrhythmia, or obvious systemic illness), calcium is administered intravenously as part of the medical management.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

DO NOT USE WATER.  Material will not burn.  Use a fire fighting agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure to extreme heat can give rise to thermal decomposition.

Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products

Substance                                 Condition

Carbonyl Fluoride            During Combustion

Carbon monoxide            During Combustion

Carbon dioxide            During Combustion

Hydrogen Fluoride            During Combustion

Irritant Vapors or Gases            During Combustion

Perfluoroisobutylene (PFIB)    During Combustion

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

6.1. 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 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.  Clean up residue with an appropriate solvent selected by a qualified and authorized person.  Ventilate the area with fresh air. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and SDS.  Cover, but do not seal for 48 hours.  Dispose of collected material as soon as possible in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations.

Reference to other SDS sections than section 6

Refer to SDS Section 8 and Section 13 for more information

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Do not breathe thermal decomposition products.  Store work clothes separately from other clothing, food and tobacco 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.  Avoid release to the environment.  Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.  Keep away from reactive metals (eg. aluminum, zinc etc.) to avoid the formation of hydrogen gas that could create an explosion hazard.  No smoking: Smoking while using this product can result in contamination of the tobacco and/or smoke and lead to the formation of hazardous decomposition products.

Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities

Store in a well-ventilated place.  Keep container tightly closed to prevent contamination with water or air.  If contamination is suspected, do not reseal container.  Store away from strong bases.  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:

UN2927

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC ORGANIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE, n.o.s. (Perfluoro Alkoxy Acid Fluoride Derivate, Perfluorether Sulfonyl Fluoride)

Chemical name:

2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoro-4-(fluorosulfonyl)butoxy]propanoyl fluoride

Labels:

6.1 + 8

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN2927

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC ORGANIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE, n.o.s. (Perfluoro Alkoxy Acid Fluoride Derivate, Perfluorether Sulfonyl Fluoride)

Chemical name:

2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoro-4-(fluorosulfonyl)butoxy]propanoyl fluoride

Labels:

6.1 + 8

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2927

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC ORGANIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE, n.o.s. (Perfluoro Alkoxy Acid Fluoride Derivate, Perfluorether Sulfonyl Fluoride)

Chemical name:

2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoro-4-(fluorosulfonyl)butoxy]propanoyl fluoride

Labels:

6.1 + 8

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN2927

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC ORGANIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE, n.o.s. (Perfluoro Alkoxy Acid Fluoride Derivate, Perfluorether Sulfonyl Fluoride)

Chemical name:

2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoro-4-(fluorosulfonyl)butoxy]propanoyl fluoride

Labels:

6.1 + 8

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

No occupational exposure limit values exist for any of the components listed in SDS Section 3 of the SDS.

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

Applicable norms/standards

Use eye/face protection conforming to EN 166

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.  Note: Nitrile gloves may be worn over polymer laminate gloves to improve dexterity.

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

Material                             Thickness (mm)       Breakthrough Time

Polymer laminate       No data available       No data available

Applicable norms/standards

Use gloves tested to EN 374

If this product is used in a manner that presents a higher potential for exposure (eg. 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 - polymer laminate

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:

Half facepiece or full facepiece supplied-air respirator.

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

Applicable norms/standards

Use a respirator conforming to EN 140 or EN 136

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

Temperatures above the boiling point

Incompatible materials

Strong bases

Amines

Alcohols

Water

Hazardous decomposition products

None known.

Refer to SDS section 5.2 for hazardous decomposition products during combustion.

If the product is exposed to extreme condition of heat from misuse or equipment failure, toxic decomposition products that include hydrogen fluoride and perfluoroisobutylene can occur.

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. Combustion products will include HF.  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)

070207*       Halogenated still bottoms and reaction residues