BORON TRICHLORIDE | ICSC: 0616 (July 1997) |
Boron chloride Trichloroborane |
CAS #: 10294-34-5 |
UN #: 1741 |
EC Number: 233-658-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO water. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Pain. Redness. Blisters. Skin burns. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. | Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing. | ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof if in building. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
BORON TRICHLORIDE | ICSC: 0616 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: BCl3 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (ceiling value): 0.7 ppm as STEL |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T+; R: 14-26/28-34; S: (1/2)-9-26-28-36/37/39-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations