Boron Trichloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. [COLORLESS FUMING LIQUID AT LOW TEMPERATURE; COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AN IRRITATING ODOR.] Emergency overview DANGER! HIGH PRESSURE GAS. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Very toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Causes severe burns. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Potential chronic health

effects : Can cause target organ damage. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)