General Information
Version
9.00
Revision date
2021-09-03
Product name
3M 11B Enriched Boron Trifluoride (11B BF3)
CAS No.
20654-88-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Nuclear Applications
supplier name
3M Technical Ceramics, Inc
Manufacturer Name
3M Technical Ceramics, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-364-3577, (651) 737-6501
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Company Information
company name
3M Technical Ceramics, Inc
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H330, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard classification Gas Under Pressure: Compressed gas Acute Toxicity (inhalation): Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 2
Hazard pictograms
Gas cylinder | Corrosion | Skull and crossbones | Exclamation mark | Health Hazard |
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: kidney/urinary tract |
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
May cause chemical respiratory tract burns.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gas Under Pressure: Compressed gas. Acute Toxicity (inhalation): Category 2. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1. Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure): Category 3. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 2.
