Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Accessed: 03/28/2024
Date Revised: 01/15/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Graphite, Fluorinated, Polymer

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. GR-FPOLY-01-P

CAS #: 51311-17-2

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887


SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Exclamation Mark - GHS07

Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements None


SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance name : Graphite Fluoride (Carbon Monofluoride)
CAS-No : 51311-17-2
EC-No : 257-131-3


SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of
dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
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.


SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Nature of decomposition products not known
Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.


SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, 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
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable,
closed containers for disposal.


SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Suitable extinguishing media
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate
exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire
protection. For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.


SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 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
Impervious clothing recommended. The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For
higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator
cartridges. 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

Appearance Form: Powder
Colour: Grey / White
Odour Odourless
Odour Threshold No data available
pH No data available
Melting point/freezing point No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available
Flash point Not applicable
Evaporation rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
No data available
Vapour pressure No data available
Vapour density No data available
Relative density No data available
Water solubility Insoluble
Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water No data available
Auto-ignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available


SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
No data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
No data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - No data available


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - mouse - 4.000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%
is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available


SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
See section 11
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available


SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a
licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.


SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
Packaging group
ADR/RID: IMDG: - IATA: -
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precaution for user
No data available


SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance
or mixture
No data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
No data available