MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

North American Version

Used Sulfur Hexafluoride

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Identification of the substance/preparation

Product Name : Used Sulfur Hexafluoride ( from electrical
installations)
Chemical Name : Sulfur Hexafluoride with impurities (HF, SOF2)
Synonyms : SF6 (used)
Chemical Formula : SF6
Molecular Weight : 146
CAS Number : 2551-62-4 (Sulfur Hexafluoride)
Grades/Trade Names : none
1.2. Use of the Substance/Preparation
Recommended use : Recycle for purification of SF6
1.3. Company/Undertaking Identification
Address : Solvay Fluorides, LLC
PO BOX 27328 Houston, TX 77227-7328
3333 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas 77098
1.4. Emergency telephone numbers
General: 1-877-765-8292 (Solvay Chemicals, Inc.,)
All Emergencies (USA): 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC )

Transportation Emergencies (INTERNATIONAL/MARITIME): 1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC )

Transportation Emergencies (CANADA): 1-613-996-6666 (CANUTEC)

Transportation Emergencies (MEXICO-SETIQ): 01-800-00-214-00 (MEX. REPUBLIC)
525-559-1588 (Mexico City and metro area)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Emergency Overview:
General Information
Appearance : Compressed liquefied gas
Color : Colorless
Odor : Odorless

Main effects
- Liquefied gas
- Irritating to mucous membranes, eyes and skin.
- Presents a risk from possible contaminants.
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Risk of cardiac and nervous disorders.
- Chronic exposure to the product can cause bone fluorosis.

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2.2. Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation
- Nose and throat irritation
- Cough
- At high concentrations, risk of chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary (o)edema.
- At high concentrations, risk of hypocalcemia with nervous problems (tetany) and cardiac
arrhythmia.
- At high concentrations, risk of narcosis.
- At high concentrations, risk of asphyxia by lack of oxygen.
Eye contact
- (gas)
- Eye irritation, watering and redness.
- (liquefied gas)
- Severe eye irritation, watering, redness and swelling of the eyelids.
- Risk of burns (frostbite).
- Risk of serious or permanent eye lesions.
Skin contact
- (gas)
- Irritation.
- (liquefied gas)
- Cold sensation followed by redness of the skin.
- May cause frostbite.
- In case of prolonged contact: risk of severe burns; slow healing.
- If touched using the fingernails, severe pain after several hours.
- Risk of hypocalcemia following the extent of the lesions.
Ingestion
- Impossible risk (gas).
Other toxicity effects
See section 11: Toxicological Information
2.3. Environmental Effects:
See section 12: Ecological Information

3. COMPOSITION OF/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Sulfur hexafluoride
CAS-No. : 2551-62-4
Concentration : > 95 %
Hydrofluoric acid
CAS-No. : 7664-39-3
Concentration : <= 3 %
Thionyl difluoride
CAS-No. : 7783-42-8
Concentration : <= 2 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1. Inhalation
- Remove the subject from the contaminated area as soon as possible; transport him/her lying
down, with the head higher than the body, to a quiet, uncontaminated and well-ventilated
location.

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 - Oxygen or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary.
- Keep warm (blanket).
- Consult with a physician in all cases.
- Take to hospital.
4.2. Eye contact
- Keep eyelids open to allow evaporation of product.
- Flush eyes as soon as possible with running water, while keeping eyelids wide open.
- Rinse the eyes with a calcium gluconate 1% solution in physiological serum (10 ml of calcium
gluconate 10% in 90 ml of physiological serum)
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
- Consult with an ophthalmologist immediately in all cases.
4.3. Skin contact
- Allow product to evaporate.
- Remove contaminated shoes, socks and clothing; wash the affected skin with running water.
- Immediately apply calcium gluconate gel 2.5% and massage into the affected area using rubber
gloves; continue to massage while repeatedly applying gel until 15 minutes after pain is relieved.
- If fingers/finger nails are touched, even if there is no pain, dip them in a bath of 5% calcium
gluconate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Keep warm (blanket), provide clean clothing.
- Consult with a physician in all cases.
4.4. Ingestion:
- Not applicable (gas)

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Suitable extinguishing media
- In case of fire in close proximity, all means of extinguishing are acceptable.
5.2. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
- No restriction.
5.3. Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Non-combustible/non-flammable but may produce dangerous fumes if involved in fire.
- Formation of dangerous gas/vapors in case of decomposition (see section 10).
5.4. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- Evacuate all non-essential personnel.
- In all cases, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Wear chemically resistant over-suits.
5.5. Other information
- If safe to do so, remove the exposed containers, or cool with large quantities of water.
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Never approach containers which have been exposed to fire, without cooling them sufficiently.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 5, 7 and 8.
- Approach from upwind.
- Ventilate the premises.
- Eliminate all sources of ignition and do not generate flames or sparks.
- Disperse gases/vapors/mists with a water spray.
- Avoid spraying the leak source.

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 - Avoid spraying the liquid pool.
- In case of leaking container, try to re-position leaking containers, to have the leak in the gaseous
phase.
- Protect intervention team with water spray.
6.2. Environmental precautions
- Do not discharge into the environment (atmosphere, ).
6.3. Methods for cleaning up
- Prevent product from entering drains.
- Knock down water are dangerous for the environment and should, as far as possible, be diked
for containment and later disposal (see chapter 13).

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Handling
- Carry out industrial operations in closed piping circuits and equipment.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area.
- Prevent any product decomposition from contacting hot spots.
- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.
- Keep away from heat sources.
7.2. Storage
- Keep in a hermetically sealed container.
- In a ventilated, cool area.
- Keep away from heat sources.
7.2. Packaging material
- Steel
7.3. Other information
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
- Warn people about the dangers of the product.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Exposure Limit Values TLV ACGIH USA OSHA PEL

Sulfur hexafluoride 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
5970 mg/ m3 5970 mg/ m3
Hydrofluoric acid (as F) 3 ppm (as F) 3 ppm (as F)
2.3 mg/ m3 (as F) 2.3 mg/ m3 (as F)
Thionyl difluoride (as F) 3 ppm (as F) 3 ppm (as F)
2.5 mg/ m3(as F) 2.5 mg/ m3(as F)

ACGIH and TLV are registered trademarks of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

8.2. Engineering controls

- Provide local ventilation suitable for the emission risk.
- Maintain employee exposures to levels below the applicable exposure limits.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
8.3. Personal protective equipment
8.3.1. Respiratory protection
- In case of emissions and dust clouds/fog/fumes, face mask with appropriate cartridge.

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 - Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of large
uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate
protection.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
8.3.2. Hand protection
- Wear suitable gloves.
- Recommended materials: Neoprene
8.3.3. Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
8.3.4. Skin and body protection
- Impervious clothing
- Apron/boots of neoprene if risk of splashing.
8.3.5. Hygiene measures
- Gloves, overalls and boots have to be double layered (protection against cold temperature).
- Shower and eye wash stations.
- Consult the industrial hygienist or the safety manager for the selection of personal protective
equipment suitable for working conditions.
- High hygiene standards should be exercised at all times.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1. General Information
Appearance : Compressed liquefied gas
Color : Colorless
Odor : Odorless

9.2. Important Health Safety and Environmental Information

pH : 2-5
Boiling point/range : -63.8C (-82.8F)
Remarks: Sublimation point
Flash point : Remarks: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) : Lower explosion limit:
Remarks: The product is not flammable.
Explosive properties : Remarks: Not applicable
Oxidizing properties : Remarks: Not applicable
Vapor pressure : = 21.4 bar
Temperature: 20C (68F)
: 37.1 bar
Temperature: 45 C (113F)
Relative density / Density : = 1.56
Temperature: 0C (32F) (liquid)
= 6.16 kg/m3 (gaseous form)
Solubility : Water: 40 mg/l
Temperature: 20C (68F)
Remarks: Atmospheric pressure
Slightly soluble in:

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 Alcohol
Ether
Partition coefficient (n- : log Pow:
octanol/water) = 1.68 (SF6)
Vapor density : = 5.1

9.3 Other information

Melting point/range : -50.8C (-59.4F )
Decomposition : = 200C (392F )
temperature Remarks: humid air
: = 800C (1,472F )
Remarks: dry air

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2. Conditions to avoid
- Heat/Sources of heat
10.3. Materials to avoid
- No data
10.4. Hazardous decomposition products
- SFx
- hydrogen fluoride
- Sulfur dioxide

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Toxicological data
Acute inhalation toxicity
- LC50, 1 h, rat, 850-1070 mg/m3 (Hydrogen fluoride)
- LC50, 1 h, rabbit, 1,000 mg/m3 (Thionyl fluoride)
- NOEC, 24 h, rat, > 80% v/v air (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Skin irritation
- Corrosive (Hydrogen fluoride)
- Irritant (Thionyl fluoride)
Eye irritation
- Serious damage (Hydrogen fluoride)
- Irritation (Thionyl fluoride)
Irritation (other route)
- rat, non irritant (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Sensitization
- No data
Remarks
- No specific data available
- Simple asphyxiant by oxygen displacement
- Toxic effect by oral and dermal route and by inhalation.

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 - Irritant effect for the skin, the eyes and respiratory tract.

11.2 Chronic toxicity/ Carcinogenic Designation:

Chronic toxicity
- Inhalation, Prolonged exposure, Human experience, no observed effect, (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Genetic toxicity in vitro
- in vitro, Animal testing did not show any mutagenic effects. (Sulfur hexafluoride)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
- Fishes, Salmo gairdneri, LC50, 96 h, 51 mg/l (Fluorides)
- Remarks: 10 mg HF/l: pH = 3.15; 100 mg HF/l: pH = 2.65
- Crustaceans, Daphnia magna, EC50, 48 h, 97 mg/l (Fluorides)
Remarks: fresh water
- Crustaceans, Mysidopsis bahia, EC50, 96 h, 10.5 mg/l (Fluorides)
Remarks: salt water
- Algae, Scenedesmus sp., EC50, 96 h, 43 mg/l (Fluorides)
Chronic toxicity
- Fishes, Salmo gairdneri, LC50, 21 Days, from 2.7 - 4.7 mg/l (Fluorides)
- Crustaceans, Daphnia magna, NOEC, 21 Days, 3.7 mg/l (Fluorides)
12.2. Mobility
- Air, Henry's law constant (H) = 452 kPa.m/mol (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Conditions: 25C(77F) / calculated value
Remarks: considerable volatility
- Water, Evaporates., t1/2: = 3.5 h (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Conditions: calculated value from mathematical model / river
- Soil/sediments, (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Remarks: non-significant adsorption
12.3. Persistence and degradability
Abiotic degradation
- Air, photolysis, t 1/2 > 1,000 y (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Result: non-significant photolysis
- Water/soil, Hydrolysis, t 1/2 > 1,000 y (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Result: non-significant hydrolysis
Biodegradation
- (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Remarks: The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic
substances.
12.4. Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioconcentration: Aquatic organisms, Bioconcentration factor (BCF) = 89, (Sulfur hexafluoride)
Remarks: calculated value
12.5 Remarks
- No specific data
- Harmful to aquatic organisms.
- Product fate is highly depending on environmental conditions: pH, temperature, oxidoreductive
potential, mineral and organic content of the medium,...
- Product is persistent in air as inert form.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment: Used Sulfur hexafluoride is not a listed hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261.
However, state and local regulations for waste disposal may be more restrictive. Spilled product
should be disposed of in an EPA approved disposal facility in accordance with applicable
national, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

13.2 Packaging treatment: To avoid treatment, use dedicated containers where possible.
Rinse the empty containers and treat the effluent in the same way as waste. Consult current
federal, state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of emptied containers.

13.3 RCRA Hazardous Waste: Characteristic hazard D002 (corrosive)

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Mode DOT IMDG IATA

UN Number 3308 3308 3308

Class 2.3(8) 2.3 Forbidden
(Subsidiary)
Proper Liquefied Gas, Toxic, Liquefied Gas, Toxic,
Shipping Name Corrosive, Corrosive, N.O.S.(Mixture,
N.O.S.(Mixture, contains Sulfur
contains Sulfur Hexafluoride and Hydrogen
Hexafluoride and Fluoride)
Hydrogen Fluoride)
Hazard Label 2.3 (8) Toxic Gas + Corrosive
Placard 2.3 and 8 3308
Packing Group Hazard Zone D
Emergency ERG EmS
Information 123 F-C, S-U

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 National Regulations (US):

TSCA Inventory 8(b): Yes

SARA Title III Sec. 302/303 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR355): No

SARA Title III Sec. 311/312 (40 CFR 370): Yes

Hazard Category: Acute Health Hazard
Threshold planning quantity 100 lbs.

SARA Title III Sec. 313 Toxic Chemical Emissions Reporting (40 CFR 372): Yes

CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40CFR Part 302) :

Listed: No
Unlisted Substance: Yes, D002 (corrosive) Reportable Quantity 100 lbs.

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 State Component Listing:
State List

CA Airborne Contaminants & Emissions Inventory SF6, HF, SOF2

CA Hazardous Substance List SF6, HF, SOF2
CT Hazardous Material Survey SF6, HF
IL Chemical Safety Act HF
IL Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employees Act SF6, HF, SOF2
IN Occupational Health & Safety Standards-Air SF6, HF, SOF2
KY Occupational Health & Safety Standards-Air SF6, HF, SOF2
LA Right to Know Substance List HF
LA Spill Reporting HF
MA Oil and Hazardous Material List - HF
MA Right to Know Substance List SF6, HF
MN Hazardous Substance List SF6, HF, SOF2
NJ Right to Know Substance List SF6, HF, SOF2
NJ Spill Tax List- HF
NJ Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act-HF
NC Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants SF6, HF, SOF2
NC Right to Know Substance List HF
NY Release reporting; List of Hazardous Substances - HF
PA Right to Know SF6, HF, SOF2
RI Right to Know SF6, HF, SOF2

15.2 National Regulations (Canada):

Canadian NSN Registration: DSL

WHMIS Classification: A - Compressed Gas

D1A Very Toxic Material
E- Corrosive

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

15.3 National Regulations (Europe):

EINECS / ELINCS #: ELINCS 219-854-2 / 231-634-1 /231-997-2

Labeling according to Directive 1999/45/EC.

Symbols T Toxic
Phrases R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, Rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/38 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label where possible.)

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 Ratings:
NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)
Health = 3 Fire = 0 Instability = 0 Special = none

HMIS (HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Health = 3 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 PPE = Supplied by User; dependent on local conditions

16.2 Other Information:

To our actual knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate as of the date of this
document. However, neither Solvay Fluorides, LLC nor any of its affiliates makes any warranty,
express or implied, or accepts any liability in connection with this information or its use. This
information is for use by technically skilled persons at their own discretion and risk and does not
relate to the use of this product in combination with any other substance or any other process.
This is not a license under any patent or other proprietary right. The user alone must finally determine
suitability of any information or material for any contemplated use, the manner of use and whether
any patents are infringed. This information gives typical properties only and is not to be used for
specification purposes. Solvay Fluorides, LLC reserves the right to make additions, deletions or
modifications to the information at any time without prior notification.

Material Safety Data Sheets contain country specific regulatory information; therefore, this MSDS is for
use only by customers of Solvay Fluorides, LLC in the United States of America and, if specifically
indicated, Canada and Mexico. If the user is located in a country other than the United States, please
contact the Solvay Company serving your country for MSDS information applicable to your region.

The previous information is based upon our current knowledge and experience of our product and
is not exhaustive. It applies to the product as defined by the specifications. In case of combinations
of mixtures, one must confirm that no new hazards are likely to exist. In any case, the user is not
exempt from observing all legal, administrative and regulatory procedures relating to the product,
personal hygiene, and integrity of the work environment. (Unless noted to the contrary, the technical
information applies only to pure product).

TRADEMARKS: All trade name of products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Solvay Fluorides, LLC or its affiliates, unless otherwise identified.

16.3 Reason for revision:

Supersedes edition: Solvay Fluorides, LLC MSDS SHEXF-1103 dated: 6/22/04
Purpose of revision: Periodic Review and update.

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