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Products » Silicofluoride
Respiratory Protection : A NIOSH approved respirator should be worn. Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required when chemical is heated to decomposition or in a spill area.
Eye and Face Protection : Splash-proof goggles should be worn when there is danger of splash from solution containing chemical. Protection against splash or mist from solution containing chemical with 8-inch minimum face shield is recommended. Eye protection should be worn in presence of dry chemical, or solution containing chemical, at all times.
Ammonium Silicofluoride
Hand, Arm and Body Protection : Impervious gloves should be worn. Protective, impervious clothing should be worn in presence to prevent contact with skin (coveralls, boots, etc.)
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment : Protect open wounds. Heating to decomposition requires full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Engineering Controls : Adequate ventilation to maintain fluoride concentrations below applicable standards.
Potassium Silicofluorid
Acute : Fluoride dust may cause irritation to eyes and respiratory tract. Swallowing fluoride dust may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or burning, diarrhea, shortness of breath, difficulty in speaking, thirst, weakness of pulse, disturbed color vision, muscular weakness, convulsions, loss of consciousness and death. Kidney injury and bleeding from injury may occur.
Sodium Silicofluoride
Chronic : Repeated exposure above the PEL or TLV to fluoride dust may cause excessive calcification of ligaments of the ribs, pelvis and spinal column. Sclerosis of changes of bones and ligaments can be seen by x-ray. Enzyme system effects and pulmonary fibrosis are reported. Stiffness and limitation of motions may result. Common findings are eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritation, loss of weight, anorexia, anemia, wasting, cachexia, and dental defects. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the skin may cause skin rash.
Aggravated Medical Condition : Pre-existing respiratory diseases including asthma and emphysema.
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