boron trifluoride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H318, H330, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Physical hazards

Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1, Sub-Category 1A H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 2 H330 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category H335 3, Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, H373 Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

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 through prolonged or repeated exposure. EUH014 - Reacts violently with water. EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract. EUH071 supersedes H335 when assigned in the classification.

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe gas, vapours. P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves.

Response

P303+P361+P353+P315 - IF ON SKIN : (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Get immediate medical advice. P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice. P305+P351+P338+P315 - IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 - Store locked up.

2.3 Other hazards

Not classified as PBT or vPvB.