Section 1: Product Identification  
 Chemical Name: Thallium (I) hexafluorophosphate, min. 97% 
 CAS Registry Number: 60969-19-9 
 Formula: TlPF6 
 EINECS Number: none 
 Chemical Family: metal fluorophosphate complex 
 Synonym: Thallous hexafluorophosphate 
 
  Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients  
 Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL) 
 Title Compound 60969-19-9 100% 0.1 mg/m3 (sol Tl) 0.1 mg/m3 (sol Tl) 
 
  Section 3: Hazards Identification  
 Thallium compounds are very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. May be irritating to skin, eyes and 
 Emergency Overview: 
 respiratory tract. Danger of cumulative effects. 
 Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, inhalation of dust. 
 Eye Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. 
 Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. 
 Inhalation: Very toxic by inhalation. May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. 
 Very toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may result in swelling of the feet and legs, mental confusion, paralysis, 
 Ingestion: 
 angina-like pains. 
 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Acute poisoning results in pain of the extremities, fever, nausea and 
 Acute Health Affects: 
 vomiting, jumbled speech, tremors, convulsions, kidney failure, and pulmonary edema. 
 Danger of cumulative effects. Prolonged exposure to thallium compounds has been reported to lead to 
 Chronic Health Affects: discoloration of the hair, which later falls out, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, severe pain in the legs, 
 albuminuria, and optic neuritis. Possible mutagen. 
 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. 
 Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if 
 Skin Exposure: 
 irritation persists. 
 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: no data 
 Explosion Limits: no data 
 Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide or dry powder 
 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 toxic oxidation or decomposition products may form. 
 Decomposion Products: 
 Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards. 
 
  SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures  
 Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and 
 Spill and Leak Procedures: 
 swept up. 
 
  SECTION 7: Handling and Storage  
 Handling and Storage: Store material in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. 
 
  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 fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. 
 If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator 
 Respirator: 
 Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. 
 Ventilation: Material may form a 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: 349.34 
 Melting Point: no data 
 Boiling Point: no data 
 Vapor Pressure: no data 
 Specific Gravity: no data 
 Odor: not determined 
 Solubility in Water: very soluble 
 
  SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity  
 Stability: air and moisture stable 
 Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization 
 Conditions to Avoid: none 
 Incompatibility: none 
 Decomposition Products: thallium fluoride and phosphorus trifluoride 
 
  SECTION 11: Toxicological Information  
 RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files. 
 Carcinogenic Effects: No data available 
 Mutagenic Effects: No data available 
 Tetratogenic Effects: No data available 
 
  SECTION 12: Ecological Information  
 Avoid release to the environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms . May cause long-term adverse effects to the 
 Ecological Information: 
 aquatic environment. 
 
  SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations  
 Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
  SECTION 14: Transportation  
 Shipping Name (CFR): Thallium compounds, N.O.S. 
 Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1 
 Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA 
 Packaging Group (CFR): II 
 UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1707 
 Shipping Name (IATA): Thallium compound, N.O.S. 
 Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1 
 Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA 
 Packaging Group (IATA): II 
 UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1707 
 
  SECTION 15: Regulatory Information  
 TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory. 
 SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N760 for reporting. 
 Second Ingredient: none 
 
 
  SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
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