Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. BO-OMX-02 , BO-OMX-03 , BO-OMX-04 , BO-OMX-05

CAS #: 1109-15-5

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram

Signal Word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
Synonyms : Octyltriethoxysilane
Formula : C14H32O3Si
Molecular weight : 276.49 g/mol
CAS-No. : 2943-75-1
EC-No. : 220-941-2

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling
unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Foam Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
silicon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance
contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency
procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ).
Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed.
Moisture sensitive. Store under inert gas.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 10: Combustible liquids
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash
hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
Color: colorless
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting
point/freezing point
Melting point/range: -75 °C (-103 °F) at 1,013 hPa - OECD Test
Guideline 102
f) Initial boiling point
and boiling range
84 - 85 °C 183 - 185 °F at 0.7 hPa - lit.
g) Flash point 100 °C (212 °F) - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid,
gas)
No data available
j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapor pressure No data available
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Density 0.88 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F) - lit.
Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility 0.13 g/l at 22.8 °C (73.0 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 105 -
slightly soluble
o) Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
No data available
p) Autoignition
temperature
225 °C (437 °F) at 1,008.9 - 1,020.8 hPa
q) Decomposition
temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity 1.68 mm2/s at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 114 -
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Water
Strong oxidizing agents
Bases
acids
Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

nformation on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - >= 5,110 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 22 ppm
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male - 6,730 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - female - > 8,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Irritating to skin.
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: Not a skin sensitizer.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: reverse mutation assay
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: Mutagenicity (Salmonella typhimurium - reverse mutation assay)
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No data available
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No ingredient 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
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Developmental Toxicity- Rat- Oral
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level)
- 300 mg/kg
RTECS: VV6695500
Contact with eyes can cause:, Redness, Blurred vision, Provokes tears., Prolonged or
repeated contact with skin may cause:, defatting, Dermatitis, To the best of our knowledge,
the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - >
0.055 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic
invertebrates
flow-through test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 0.049 mg/l
- 48 h
(OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - >
0.13 mg/l - 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria EC50 - activated sludge - > 1,000 mg/l - 3 h
(OECD Test Guideline 209)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 31.5 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301D)
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
Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned
containers like the product itself.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
Further information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components
This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

SECTION 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.