| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible. Extinguishing media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] Substance is noncombustible. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Toxic if inhaled. | |
| [Skin] May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Toxic in contact with skin. | |
| [Eyes] Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Exposure to particulates or solution may cause conjunctivitis, ulceration, and corneal abnormalities. | |
| [Ingestion] Poison by ingestion. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1812 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron. | |
| [Respirators] A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause fluorosis with skeletal abnormalities. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless crystals | |
| [Solubility in water] 480 g/L (18 C) | |
| [Melting Point] 846 | |
| [Boiling Point] 1505 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 3.5 (20 C) | |
| [Density] 2.45 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Source of fluoride for the conversion of chlorocarbons into fluorocarbons.. | |
| [Product Name] Potassium fluoride dihydrate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_13455-21-5.htm">13455-21-5 | |
| [Formula] FH4KO2 | |
| [Formula] KF.2H2O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 94.13 | |
| [RTECS] TT0705000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 112877 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong acids. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen fluoride. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1812 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] III |
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