ICSC 1040 - FLUOROBORIC ACID (aqueous solution ≥ 25 %)

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FLUOROBORIC ACID (aqueous solution ≥ 25 %)	ICSC: 1040 (June 2011)
Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate Hydrofluoboric acid Borofluoric acid Fluoboric acid

CAS #: 16872-11-0

UN #: 1775

EC Number: 240-898-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Blisters.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention. Apply calcium gluconate to the burn areas.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	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	Burns in mouth and throat. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Consult an expert! Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to respiratory system Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases, metals and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store only in original container. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from metal or glass. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

FLUOROBORIC ACID (aqueous solution ≥ 25 %)

ICSC: 1040

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and fluorine compounds. The solution in water is a strong acid. It reacts with bases and is corrosive. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: HBF₄ Molecular mass: 87.8 Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 (50% solution)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and fluorine compounds. The solution in water is a strong acid. It reacts with bases and is corrosive. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: HBF₄
Molecular mass: 87.8
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 (50% solution)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects and systemic effects by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure Corrosive. Inhalation may cause severe swelling of the throat. This may result in asphyxia. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Exposure at high levels could cause severe lung damage. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects and systemic effects by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
Corrosive. Inhalation may cause severe swelling of the throat. This may result in asphyxia. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Exposure at high levels could cause severe lung damage. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as F): 2.5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(4); pregnancy risk group: C; skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to fish.

NOTES
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 inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. See ICSC 0283.

NOTES

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 inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
See ICSC 0283.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 34; S: (1/2)-26-27-45

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