Product ID:BORON TRIBROMIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002514
MSDS Number: BCDKN

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

BORON TRIBROMIDE

CAS: 10294-33-4

RTECS: ED7400000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:INH:CORR TO MUC MEMB;ING:CORROSIVE,TOXIC.MAY BE
FATAL.DAMG KIDNEY;SKIN:CORR,IRRITNT;EYES:IRRIT,CORR.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GIVE LG QTY OF WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
H*2O. FLU SH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED TO
DECOMPOSITION.MAY REACT W/H*2O IN FIRE SITUATION TO GIVE HBR & CAN
EXPLOD

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA OF LEAK.ONLY TRAIND/QUALFD PERSONS
SHOULD CLEAN SPILLS.WEAR PROTCTV SUITS & RESP EQUIP GOOD FOR
TOXIC/CORR LIQ OR VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ IF POSS.ABSORB
W/VERMICULITE,DRY SAND,EARTH,OR SIMI LR MATL.SCOOP UP & PLACE IN
CLOSED CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.PROTECT FROM
MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING MIST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 10-16-85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; **BORON
TRIBROMIDE REACTS W/WATER OR STEAM TO PRODUCE TOXIC/CORR FUMES OF
HBR; DECOMPOSED BY WATER & ALCOHOL TO HBR;VAP PR @14C/57F.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:90C(194F)
Vapor Pres:40
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:SEE SUPPL
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,FUMING LIQUID;SHARP,CHOKING ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,ALCOHOL,STRONG ALKALIES,AMMONIA,SODIUM/POTASSIUM METAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID WATER CONTACT.**SEE SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA**
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES TO 3 MOLES OF HYDROBROMIC
ACID PER MOLE OF BBR*3

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN A RCRA
APPROVED FACILITY.NEVER FLUSH TO THE SEWER.DO NOT CONTACT WITH
WATER BECAUSE IT DECOMPOSES IN WATER.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULAT IONS.

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