Boron trifluoride 12% in methanol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Optic nerve.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Cannot be made non-poisonous. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.