General Information
Version
3.13
Revision date
2018-09-04
Product name
Boron trifluoride
CAS No.
7637-07-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H314, H318, H330, H335, H373, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture
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. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Strong hydrogen fluoride-releaser
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Gases under pressure (Compressed gas), H280 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Kidney, H373 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
