Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium Bifluoride
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Ammonium Bifluoride
Synonyms/Generic Names: Ammonium Hydrogen Difluoride
Product Number: 0409
Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.
N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925
For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)
In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
OSHA Hazards: Toxic by ingestion, Corrosive
Target Organs: None
Signal Words: Danger
Pictograms:
GHS Classification:
Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3
Skin corrosion Category 1B
Serious eye damage Category 1
GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:
Hazard Statements:
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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Precautionary Statements:
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
P303+P361+P353 skin with water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
P305+P351+P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Potential Health Effects
Eyes Causes eye burns.
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings
Health 3 Health 3
Flammability 0 Fire 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available Personal J
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Ammonium Bifluoride >95 1341-49-7 215-676-4 NH5F2 57.04 g/mol
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary.
Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool
extinguishing media containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots.
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride gas, ammonia)
the chemical under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section)
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and
containment and cleaning up shovel. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual
contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance
with regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Hygroscopic. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10
for incompatibilities).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure controls:
Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity
3
Ammonium Bifluoride 2.5 mg/m PEL OSHA
3
2.5 mg/m TLV ACGIH
TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work.
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes.
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels
CEIL: Ceiling
Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles with a face shield.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, rubber apron or full chemical suit, and boots.
Other Not Available
Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) White solid
Odor Not Available
Odor threshold Not Available
pH Not Available
Melting point/freezing point 126C (259F)
Initial boiling point and boiling range 240C (463F)
Flash point Not Flammable
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Flammable
Vapor pressure 78 mmHg @ 20C
Vapor density Not Available
Relative density Not Available
Solubility (ies) Completely soluble in water.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Heat and moisture.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, amines, glass, metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen fluoride gas, nitrogen oxides, ammonia.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Ammonium Bifluoride
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion Not Available
Carcinogenicity
IARC 3 Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Ammonium Bifluoride).
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure
Skin Burns.
Eyes Conjunctivitis, corneal burns, blindness.
Respiratory Chest pain, spitting blood, dyspnea, bronchopneumonia, cyanosis, shock, muscle spasm,
convulsions, hematuria.
Ingestion Ulceration, chest pain, spitting blood, shock, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
hematuria.
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Chronic Toxicity Causes damage to following organs: lungs, mucous membranes.
Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity Not Available
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ammonium Bifluoride
Aquatic Vertebrate Not Available
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available
Persistence and Degradability Not Available
Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Product or Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Residues local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT UN1727, Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride Solid, 8, pg II
TDG UN1727, AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE SOLID, 8, PG II
IMDG UN1727, AMMONIUM HYDROGENDIFLUORIDE SOLID, 8, PG II
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO UN1727, Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride Solid, 8, pg II
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 312 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Class E: Corrosive material.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Date
Revision 1 06-08-2012
Revision 2 02/16/2015
Revision 3 02/17/2015
Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (Columbus) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all
inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,
state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.
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