Redox Pty Ltd - Material Safety Data Sheet SOSILI

Redox

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Redox Pty Ltd - Material Safety Data Sheet SOSILI

1. IDENTIFICATION

Revision Date

September 2005

Product Name

SODIUM FLUOROSILICATE

Other Names

SODIUM SILICOFLUORIDE ; SODIUM HEXAFLUOROSILICATE ;

SODIUM FLUOSILICATE ;

Uses

Fluoridation, laundry sours, opalescent glass, metallurgy (aluminium and beryllium), vitreous enamel frits, insecticides and rodenticides, chemical intermediate, glue, leather and wood preservative, moth repellent, manufacture of pure silicon.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Observe good personal hygiene practices and recommended procedures. Wash thoroughly after handling. Take precautionary measures against static discharges by bonding and grounding equipment.

Conditions for Safe Storage (Including Any Incompatibles)

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Inspect regularly for deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Protect against physical damage. Store away from incompatible materials including oxidizing agents, acids, alkaline materials, metals, iron containing materials and sources of ignition. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture. Store away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Never add water to this substance. This product has a UN classification of 2674 and a Dangerous Goods Class 6.1 (Toxic) according to The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods By Road and Rail.

Container Type

Packaging must comply with requirements of Hazardous Substances (Packaging) Regulations 2001. Store in original packaging as approved by manufacturer.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

white crystalline powder

Formula

Na2SiF6

Odour

odourless

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data

Oral Mouse LD50: 70mg/Kg. Oral Rat LD50: 125mg/Kg.

Health Effects - Acute

Swallowed

Toxic if swallowed! Severe exposure from ingestion may result in muscular weakness, tremors, convulsions, collapse, dyspnea, cardiac failure and death.

Eye

May cause eye irritation. May cause destruction of eye tissue.

Skin

Toxic in contact with skin! Moisture and perspiration will accelerate tissue destruction. Prolonged skin contact may cause a severe effect, progressing to a delayed burn.

Inhaled

Toxic by inhalation! Breathing high concentrations of dust may lead to acute poisoning. Severe exposure may result in respiratory failure and death.

Redox Pty Ltd - Material Safety Data Sheet SOSILI

SODIUM FLUOROSILICATE SODIUM SILICOFLUORIDE ; SODIUM HEXAFLUOROSILICATE ; SODIUM FLUOSILICATE ;