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Products » Fluoborate
Swallowed : Will cause severe irritation to the mouth, mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. May result in difficult breathing, stomach pain and circulatory shock. Toxic if swallowed. Due to acid in the stomach, hydrofluoric acid will be released with systemic fluoride poisoning likely with severe and potentially fatal hypocalcemia.
Eye : Will cause severe irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, and stinging. Depending upon duration of exposure, eye damage may occur.
Skin : Will cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; redness, itchiness, and possible dermatitis.
Ammonium Fluoborate
Inhaled : Dusts may cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: coughing, choking. In severe cases, inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and brochi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic : This product may cause severe eye irritation and depending upon duration of exposure, some form of permanent eye damage may occur. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may lead to dermatitis. Exposure to fluorides is associated with fluorosis. Kidney damage, asthma and rheumatism symptoms may occur if exposure standards are exceeded. Chronic effects include excessive calcium precipitation by the fluoride ion in the bones, ligaments and tendons. Prolonged or repeated skin contact will lead to necrosis (death) of the skin.
Potassium Fluoborate
Swallowed : If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek urgent medical assistance. GIve large quantities of milk or water. Give at least 30 mL of milk of magnesia or aluminium hydroxide gel in equal amount of water to react with and reduce the fluoride present. If these are not available, the whites of 2 to 3 eggs may be used.
Eye : If crystals enter the eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. Immediately transport to hospital or doctor.
Skin : If skin contact occurs, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water and soap. Seek medical attention.
Sodium Fluoborate
Fire/Explosion Hazard Extinguishing Media : Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray or water fog. Bund the area to stop runoff. Minimise the use of water.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. FlammabilityNot combustible. If involved in a fire may generate toxic and corrosive fumes.
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