Synonyms: Ethyl ether, compd. with Boron flouride (BF*3) (l:1); Boron, trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis [ethane]]-(T-4)-; boron triflouride diethyl etherate
CAS No.: 109-63-7
Molecular Weight: 141.93
Chemical Formula: (CH3CH2)O.BF3
Product Codes: C698
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Boron, 109-63-7 98 - 100% Yes Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, (t-4)-
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR, MIST AND LIQUID CAUSE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUES. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS KIDNEYS. CAUSES ANESTHETIC EFFECTS. WATER REACTIVE.
Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Corrosive. Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach, leading to death. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
Extremely destructive to skin. May be absorbed through skin with symptoms paralleling inhalation.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive! Vapors are irritating and may cause damage to the eyes. Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic exposure may affect kidneys and lungs, may cause anemia.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, or impaired kidney or pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this agent.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Fire:
Flash point: 40C (104F) CC
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 1.9; uel: 36
Combustible!
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Flammable vapors that are heavier than air may accumulate in low areas and/or spread along ground away from handling site. Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Treat as a flammable gas in a fire situation. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Shut off all sources of ignition. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash, place in covered containers using non-sparking tools, and transport outside of building. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. In a retention area, drown the material by flooding with water or by adding it to a very large excess of water at a controlled rate. Do not flush to sewer. Adjust the pH to neutral and process any insoluble materials as hazardous waste. The hydrolysis and neutralization reactions may generate large quantities of heat and fumes. Therefore, appropriate care should be taken.
Protect against physical damage. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storage room or cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
2.5 mg(F)/m3 for fluorides
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
2.5 mg(F)/m3 for fluorides, A4- Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
This substance has poor warning properties. If the exposure limit is exceeded, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures:
There is insufficient data in the published literature to assign complete numerical SAF-T-DATA* ratings and laboratory protective equipment for this product. Special precautions must be used in storage, use and handling. Protective equipment for laboratory bench use should be chosen using professional judgment based on the size and type of reaction or test to be conducted and the available ventilation, with overriding consideration to minimize contact with the chemical.
Appearance:
Colorless, fuming liquid.
Odor:
Pungent odor.
Solubility:
Decomposes in water.
Density:
1.12 @25C / 4F
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
126C (259F)
Melting Point:
-58C (-72F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
4.9
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
4.2 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Immediately hydrolyzed by moisture in air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other toxic materials including hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Polymerization:
No information found.
Incompatibilities:
Acids, bases, alcohol, water, metal hydrides, and alkali metals. Corrodes steel.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Boron, No No None
Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-,
(t-4)- (109-63-7)
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BORON TRIFLUORIDE DIETHYL ETHERATE
Hazard Class: 8, 3
UN/NA: UN2604
Packing Group: I
Information reported for product/size: 1KG
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BORON TRIFLUORIDE DIETHYL ETHERATE
Hazard Class: 8, 3.1
UN/NA: UN2604
Packing Group: I
Information reported for product/size: 1KG
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Boron, Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, (t-4)- Yes Yes Yes Yes
(109-63-7)
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Boron, Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, (t-4)- Yes Yes No Yes
(109-63-7)
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Boron, Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, No No No No
(t-4)- (109-63-7)
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Boron, Trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, No No No
(t-4)- (109-63-7)
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 4WE
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 1 Other: Water reactive
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! CORROSIVE. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR, MIST AND LIQUID CAUSE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUES. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS KIDNEYS. CAUSES ANESTHETIC EFFECTS. WATER REACTIVE.
Label Precautions:
No SAF-T-DATA Ratings have been developed for this product. Read and follow all warnings, precautions, instructions and other safety and handling information on the label and MSDS.
Do not breathe mist or fumes.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Avoid contact with water.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
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