Boron trifluoride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H318, H330, H335, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Press. Gas (Comp.) H280 Acute Tox. 2 (Inhalation: gas) H330 Skin Corr. 1A H314 Eye Dam. 1 H318 STOT SE 3 H335 STOT RE 2 H373 Aquatic Acute 3 H402

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS04 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED H314 - CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE H330 - FATAL IF INHALED H373 - MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS (KIDNEYS) THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE CGA-HG11 - SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED CGA-HG22 - CORROSIVE TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. EN (English) SDS ID: LIND-P010 1/11

Precautionary statements

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe gas P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271+P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place P280+P284 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/respiratory protection and/or face protection P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG20+CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure. CGA-PG12 - Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty. CGA-PG18 - When returning cylinder, install leak tight valve outlet cap or plug. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F). P304, P340, P310 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Contact an ophthalmologist immediately. P303, P361, P353, P363, P310 - IF ON SKIN OR (HAIR): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. CGA-PG34 - SPECIFIC TREATMENT: Immediately apply calcium gluconate or equivalent to affected areas.

2.3 Other hazards

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Press. Gas (Comp.) H280 Acute Tox. 2 (Inhalation: gas) H330 Skin Corr. 1A H314 Eye Dam. 1 H318 STOT SE 3 H335 STOT RE 2 H373 Aquatic Acute 3 H402