SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Bismuth(V) Fluoride
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. BI5-F-02
, BI5-F-03
, BI5-F-04
, BI5-F-05
CAS #: 7787-62-4
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 +
P310
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam to extinguish.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS
Strong hydrogen fluoride-releaser
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula : BiF5
Molecular weight : 303.97 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7787-62-4
EC-No. : 232-125-3
Component
Bismuth pentafluoride
Classification
Ox. Sol. 2; Skin Corr. 1B;
Eye Dam. 1; H272, H314,
H318
Concentration
<= 100 %
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move
out of dangerous area.Hydrofluoric (HF) acid burns require immediate and specialized first
aid and medical treatment. Symptoms may be delayed up to 24 hours depending on the concentration of HF. After decontamination with water, further damage can occur due to
penetration/absorption of the fluoride ion. Treatment should be directed toward binding the
fluoride ion as well as the effects of exposure. Skin exposures can be treated with a 2.5%
calcium gluconate gel repeated until burning ceases. More serious skin exposures may
require subcutaneous calcium gluconate except for digital areas unless the physician is
experienced in this technique, due to the potential for tissue injury from increased
pressure. Absorption can readily occur through the subungual areas and should be
considered when undergoing decontamination. Prevention of absorption of the fluoride ion
in cases of ingestion can be obtained by giving milk, chewable calcium carbonate tablets or
Milk of Magnesia to conscious victims. Conditions such as hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia
and cardiac arrhythmias should be monitored for, since they can occur after exposure.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of
water. Consult a physician.First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse
mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen fluoride
Bismuth oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or
gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected
vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local
regulations (see section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from
sources of ignition - No smoking.Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Normal
measures for preventive fire protection.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before
breaks and at the end of workday.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Do not store in glass
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 5.1A: Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Component
Bismuth pentafluoride
CAS-No.
7787-62-4
Value
TWA
Control
parameters
2.5 mg/m3
Basis
USA. Occupational Exposure
Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1
Limits for Air Contaminants
USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit
Values (TLV)
Remarks
Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
PEL
2.5 mg/m3
California permissible exposure
limits for chemical
contaminants (Title 8, Article
107)
Biological occupational exposure limits
Bismuth pentafluoride
CAS-No.
7787-62-4
Parameters
Fluoride
Value
2 mg/l
3 mg/l
Biological specimen
Urine
Basis
ACGIH -Biological Exposure Indices (BEI)
End of shift (As soon as possible after exposure ceases)
Remarks
Prior to shift (16 hours after exposure ceases)
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must
be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance
at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface
particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as
a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection,
use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: crystalline
Color: white
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting
point/freezing point
Melting point/range: 550 °C (1022 °F)
f) Initial boiling point
and boiling range
550 °C 1022 °F at 1013 hPa
g) Flash point ()Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid,
gas)
No data available
j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapor pressure No data available
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Density No data available
Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
No data available
p) Autoignition
temperature
No data available
q) Decomposition
temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the
category 2.
Other safety information
No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Reacts dangerously with glass.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Reacts violently with water.glass
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Oral: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No ingredient 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 component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
Additional Information
Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibly causing fatal hypocalcemia.
Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra
care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable
solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal
service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
UN number: 3084 Class: 8 (5.1) Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Corrosive solids, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Bismuth pentafluoride)
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 3084 Class: 8 (5.1) Packing group: I EMS-No: F-A, S-Q
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (Bismuth pentafluoride)
IATA
UN number: 3084 Class: 8 (5.1) Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Bismuth pentafluoride)
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Bismuth pentafluoride CAS-No.
7787-62-4
Revision Date
2008-06-01
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.