Boron trifluoride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H290, H314, H330, H373, H413

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001055 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Gas Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

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 or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P410 + P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with product may cause frostbite Reacts violently with water Corrosive to the respiratory tract

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Gas Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4