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EC number: 231-569-5 | CAS number: 7637-07-2
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. including shoes. Under the shower.
Inhalation:
Move patient from contaminated area to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Take victim immediately to hospital.
Skin contact:
Wash immediately, abundantly and thoroughly with water. Consult a doctor quickly. In case of extensive burns: Take victim immediately to hospital.
Eye contact:
Wash open eyes immediately, abundantly and thoroughly for at least 15 minutes. Consult an ophthalmologist immediately..
Ingestion:
If the subject is unconscious, do not induce vomiting If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Take victim immediately to hospital.
Protection of first-aiders:
For any intervention, wear appropriate breathing apparatus and chemical resistant protective suit
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: In case of fire involving the product :
- on small fire : Dry powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2),
- for serious fires : Water spray (under pressure).
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
- Reacts violently in contact with water, giving off acidic and corrosive products : Boron trifluoride dihydrate complex (acidic and corrosive) which in the presence of excess water hydrolyses in various substances including fluoroboric and boric acids
Hazards of overpressurization. In containers exposed to heat : explosion risk.
Precautions for fire-fighters: Specific methods:
Cool containers / tanks with water spray. Ensure a system for the rapid emptying of containers. Isolate the area from unecessary and unprotected perons.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and Complete suit protecting against chemicals
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. In case of leak, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and a complete suit protecting against chemicals.
Environmental precautions:
Suppress gases, fumes and/or dust with water spray jet. Stop the machinery or isolate the defective equipment.
Recover waste water for processing later.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Empty the bottle with a slow flow into a solution of caustic soda and slaked lime Allow an non-return system
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Technical measures/Precautions:
Storage and handling precautions applicable to products: Gases under pressure Toxic. Corrosive. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery. Ventilation with later treatment of fumes by water scrubbing of gases. Provide showers, eye-baths. Provide self-contained breathing apparatus nearby. Provide facilities to capture any vapours. Provide emergency alarm and oxygen recovery nearby. Well ventilate empty vats and tanks before entering.
Safe handling advice:
Purge all equipment with DRY air or nitrogen before introducing the product. Use product only in closed system.
Hygiene measures:When using do not eat or drink.
Wash hands after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep in a dry place. Protect from heat. Store away from risks of fire and explosion. Store bottles well secured, protected from impact. Provide an anti-corrosion protected electrical equipment in a bunded area. Design the installation so that each part can be rapidly isolated in case of incident. Design the installation to avoid spreading of possible fumes in case of incident.
Storage temperature: < 50 °C
Packaging material:
Recommended: Spherical containers and steel bottles shade A52 according to AFNOR NF A 36205 standard (ASTM SA 73-8 grade A)
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1008
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- BORON TRIFLUORIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 2.3 (8)
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 1008
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- BORON TRIFLUORIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 2.3 (8)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1008
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- BORON TRIFLUORIDE
- Labels:
- 2.3 (8)
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- NOT PERMIT FOR TRANSPORT
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Exposure controls / personal protection
CONTROL PARAMETERS: Exposure Limit Values
Source Date Value type Value (ppm) Value(mg/m3)
INRS 2006 VLE 1 3
ACGIH (US) 2007 Ceiling 1 – –
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
General protective measures:
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Ventilation with later treatment of fumes by water scrubbing of gases.
Frequently monitor and control the working atmosphere
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection:
- Low concentrations or short activity: Full mask. Recommended Filter type: A2B2
- High concentrations or prolonged activity: Self contained Breathing Apparatus
Hand protection: PVC gloves According to permeation index EN 374: 6 (time elapsed > 480 mins)
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses
Skin and body protection:
- Acid resistant clothing., Meraclon suit, Safety shoes
- Intervention at incident: anti-acid diving suit
Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 50 °C. Decomposes when moist.
Incompatible materials to avoid:
- Very exothermic reaction with : Water,
- Reacts violently with : Alkyl nitrates
- When hot : incandescent reaction with Alkaline metals, Alkaline earth metals (excepting magnesium)
Hazardous decomposition products:
Reacts violently in contact with water, giving off acidic and corrosive products : Boron trifluoride dihydrate complex (acidic and corrosive) which in the presence of excess water hydrolyses in various substances including fluoroboric and boric acids.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment:
Disposal of product: Empty the bottle with a slow flow into a solution of caustic soda and slaked lime Allow an non-return
system Do not discharge scrubbing solutions into sewers or natural watercourses.
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