BORON TRIFLUORIDE | ICSC: 0231 (April 2017) |
Trifluoroborane |
CAS #: 7637-07-2 |
UN #: 1008 |
EC Number: 231-569-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. |
STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes. |
Skin | Redness. Burning sensation. Pain. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. | Protective gloves. Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing. | Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Ingestion |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Remove fumes with fine water spray. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heatedFatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause damage to kidneys, lungs and teeth through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, alkyl nitrates and lime. Cool. | |
PACKAGING | |
BORON TRIFLUORIDE | ICSC: 0231 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: BF3 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA; (ceiling value): 0.7 ppm as STEL |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Boron trifluoride is soluble in cold water, 332 g/100 ml at 0°C. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T+, C; R: 14-26-35; S: (1/2)-9-26-28-36/37/39-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations