| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] Nonflammable. | |
| [Ingestion] Induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause hyperactive reflexes and muscular spasms. May cause respiratory arrest. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts of fluoride may include salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, labored breathing. Exposure to fluoride compounds can result in systemic toxic effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys. It may also deplete calcium levels in the body leading to hypocalcemia and death. May cause bone structure abnormalities. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. May cause kidney injury. Chronic inhalation may cause lung damage, bronchitis, and silicosis. May decrease blood clotting. Chronic exposure to fluoride compounds may cause systemic toxicity. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] TLV (as fluoride): 2.5 mg/m3 A4 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1998) | |
| [Poison Class] 5 | |
| [Appearance] Odorless gray powder or granules. | |
| [Solubility in water] 1.6 mg/L (18 C) | |
| [Melting Point] 1418 | |
| [Boiling Point] 2500 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 16 (1910 C) | |
| [Density] 3.18 g/cm3 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 336.1 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Main primary source of fluorine & its compd, in ferrous metallurgy as flux to incr fluidity of slag, synthetic fluorspar is used in optical industry (transmits uv rays), pure form used as catalyst in dehydration & dehydrogenations, used to fluoridate drinking water. | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4328 | |
| [Product Name] Calcium fluoride | |
| [Synonyms] Calcium difluoride Fluorite Fluorspar | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7789-75-5.htm">7789-75-5 | |
| [Formula] CaF2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 78.08 | |
| [EINECS] 232-188-7 | |
| [RTECS] EW1760000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | |
| [Merck] 13,1669 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 18380 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Reacts with hot concentrated sulfuric acid to liberate hydrogen fluoride. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, fluoride fumes. | |
| [HS Code] 2826 19 00 |
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