General Information
Revision date
2016-02-05
Product name
BORON TRICHLORIDE
Chemical name
non-metallic, halides
CAS No.
10294-34-5
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification in accordance with paragraph (d) of 29 CFR 1910.1200. Classification in accordance with paragraph (d) of
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Frostbite may occur from rapid evaporation of the liquified gas.
