SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #13319-75-0
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332
Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Kidney, H372
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H372 Causes damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ Vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately
call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Formula: BF3 2H2O
Molecular weight: 103.84 g/mol
CAS-No.: 13319-75-0
Hazardous components
Boron trifluoride dihydrate
Acute Tox. 4; Skin Corr. 1B; Eye Dam. 1; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 3; H302 + H332, H314, H318, H372, H40290 - 100 %
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen fluoride, Borane/boron oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information
No data available
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing Vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of Vapor or mist. For precautions see section 2
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Moisture sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Component: Boron trifluoride dihydrate
CAS-No.:13319-75-0
TWA 2.5 mg/m3 USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants
Remarks CAS number varies with compound
TWA 2.5 mg/m3 USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-2 Z37.28-1969
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi- purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: clear, liquid
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flash point N/A
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: 7 hPa (5 mmHg) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Vapor density: No data available
Relative density: 1.636 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)
Water solubility: completely miscible
Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water: N/A
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity: 4.22 mm2/s at 20 °C (68 °F) - s)
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 320 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 1.21 mg/l
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Inhalation - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. - Kidney
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: ED2285000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish: static test LC50 - Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 22 - 46 mg/l - 96 h (DIN 38412)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 21.3 mg/l - 48 h (ISO 6341)
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Harmful to aquatic life.
Hazardous to the aquatic environment
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product
SECTION 14. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
DOT (US)
UN number: 2851
Class: 8
Packing group: II P
roper shipping name: Boron trifluoride dihydrate
Reportable Quantity (RQ): Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 2851
Class: 8
Packing group: II
EMS-No: F-A, S-B
Proper shipping name: BORON TRIFLUORIDE DIHYDRATE
Marine pollutant: No
IATA
UN number: 2851
Class: 8
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Boron trifluoride dihydrate
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (DeMinimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Boron trifluoride dihydrate
CAS-No.: 13319-75-0
Revision Date: 2007-03-01
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Boron trifluoride dihydrate
CAS-No.: 13319-75-0
Revision Date: 2007-03-01
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
