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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Calcium hexafluoroacetylacetonate dihydrate, 97%    
   CAS Registry Number:       203863-17-6    
   Formula:       Ca(CF3COCHCOCF3)2.2H2O    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal fluorobeta-diketonate complexes    
   Synonym:       Tris-hexafluoroacetylacetonate)calcium; tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentandionato)calcium    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       203863-17-6       100%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Emergency Overview:       Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.    
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion ,inhalation of dust, skin, eyes    
   Eye Contact:       Irritating to eyes. May cause redness and pain.    
   Skin Contact:       Mildly irritating to skin. May cause itching and redness.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract, causing coughing and sore throat.    
   Ingestion:       No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.    
   Acute Health Affects:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   Product contains fluorine which under certain conditions of use, decomposition, or metabolism, may generate
   Chronic Health Affects:       fluoride ion, causing, nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth    
   structure, kidney and liver damage.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog, or foam.    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and corrosive hydrogen fluoride.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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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.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store the material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.    

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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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing.    
   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.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       off-white powder    
   Molecular Weight:       454.18 (486.18)    
   Melting Point:       135-140°    
   Boiling Point:       dec.230-240°    
   Vapor Pressure:       sublimes (180°C/.07mm)    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       slightly soluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents    
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, calcium oxide, hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl fluoride, and organic fumes.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       no data    
   Mutagenic Effects:       no data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       no data    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A