BF3 in Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H311

Code

Statements

H311

Toxic in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Physical state : Liquid. [Clear sparkling liquid.]

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Very toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

Can cause target organ damage. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, heart, eyes. Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, lungs, mucous membranes, bones, teeth. Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing respiratory, skin and digestive disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over- exposure to this product. The preparation is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

F; R11 T+; R26 T; R24/25, R39/23/24/25 C; R35

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Very toxic by inhalation. Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns. See toxicological information (section 11)