Phosphoric acid-boron trifluoride complex

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Contact lenses should not be worn in the laboratory. All chemicals should be considered hazardous – Avoid direct physical contact! Vapors and/or direct eye contact can cause severe eye burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Can cause an allergic skin reaction. Can cause skin burns. Repeated exposure to vapors and/or dust can cause eye injury. Vapors can cause severe eye inflammation and swelling of adjoining tissues. May be harmful if inhaled. Dust and/or vapors can cause irritation to respiratory tract. May be fatal if swallowed! Can cause nervous system injury. Exposure can cause kidney damage. Can cause gastro-intestinal disturbances. Possible cholinesterase inhibitor. May cause seizures, nausea, vomiting, airway obstruction and/or increased mucous secretions in the lungs. Ingestion may cause severe corrosion of the mouth. Ingestion may cause severe corrosion of the gastro-intestinal tract. Can be irritating to mucous membranes. Chronic exposure may cause erosion of dental enamel. Chronic exposure may cause bronchitis. Ingestion may cause diarrhea. Prolonged exposure may cause nausea/headache/dizziness and/or eye damage. Can cause Osteosclerosis: hardening of bones. Can cause edema-swelling of tissues. Exposure can cause coughing/chest pain and difficulty in breathing.