Boron Trichloride - Methanol Reagent (5-10%) [for Esterification] (1mL×10)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original packaging. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.