Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Nitrosonium hexafluorophosphate, min. 97%
CAS Registry Number: 16921-91-8
Formula: NOPF6
EINECS Number: 240-980-9
Chemical Family: metal fluorophosphate complex
Synonym: Nitrosyl Tetrafluorophosphate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 16921-91-8 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
Emergency Overview:
May cause fluoride poisoning.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust and vapors.
Eye Contact: Causes burns to the eyes. May cause blindness.
Skin Contact: Causes burns with redness and pain. Effects may be delayed.
Causes burns to the respiratory tract. Nitrogen dioxide can cause tachycardia, chest pain, and pulmonary
Inhalation:
edema.
Ingestion: Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
Corrosive to eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea,
Acute Health Affects:
vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma, respiratory failure and cardiovascular collapse.
Chronic Health Affects: Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Skin Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: not applicable
Explosion Limits: not applicable
Extinguishing Medium: none required
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fluorophosphoric acid.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: May act as an oxygen source in a fire. May liberate pressurizing gas if strongly heated.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills should be covered with calcium carbonate or limestone, and swept up, or flushed with water and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
sponged up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. If moisture is present,
Handling and Storage:
glass storage bottle may become etched.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respirator requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 174.96
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: decomposes in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to water.
Incompatibility: mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products: nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and phosphorous oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no information available
Mutagenic Effects: no information available
Tetratogenic Effects: no information available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: no information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1759
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1759
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
