Boron Trifluoride Methanol Complex

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless to yellowish Odor strong pungent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 4 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Eyes, Nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Kidney

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. Wear eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP IARC or