MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: Gallium Trifluoride Formula: GaF3
Chemical Family: Inorganic Fluorides CAS #: 7783-51-9
II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Gallium Trifluoride Percent: 99
III PHYSICAL DATA
1000 oC
Boiling Point: Freeze Point: NA
Vapor Pressure at 20 oC: N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
% Volatiles by Volume: None Solubility in H2O: 0.002 g/100 mL H2O
4.47 @ 25 oC
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): Appearance and Odor: White. No odor
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA
Flash Point: None Flammable Limits: LFL: N/A UFL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Water spray, Dry chemical.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Eye Effects: Corrosive
Skin Effects: Corrosive
Other Toxic Effects: A very large dose or prolonged exposure may cause fluorosis (bone damage), and kidney or liver damage.
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, pulmonary edema, congestion and fluorosis (bone damage).
Target Organs: Eye, skin, kidney, liver, bone.
Route Animal Data
Oral: N/E
Dermal: Rat LDLO 110 mg/kg as gallium
Inhalation:
Permissible Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV for fluorides as F = 2.5 mg/m 3.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Remove from exposure.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek emergency medical attention.
DERMAL: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION: In case of respiratory difficulty, seek emergency medical attention.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Thermal and Other: Contact with acids may produce HF which is highly toxic and corrosive.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep or scoop up and remove. Flush spill area with water. Disposal
should be in accordance with all Local, State and Federal Regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respirator Type: Filter dust, fume, mist.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust. Use with adequate ventilation.
Protective Gloves: Polyvinyl Chloride, Natural Rubber, Polyethylene.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses.
Other Protective Equipment: N/A
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Handling and Storage Information:
鈥ash thoroughly after handling.
鈥o not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
鈥o not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
鈥ontact with acid may release toxic vapors (HF) which causes burns.
Prepared by: S. Dierks
Dated: January 1995
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