Product ID:BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEERS
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE

CAS: 7787-71-5

Fraction By Weight: >98%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
burns, difficulty breathing, dizziness, bluish skin color, lung
congestion LONG TERM EXPOSURE: tooth decay, digestive disorders
SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same
as effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: burns, tearing, blindness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: burns, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain,
difficulty breathing, kidney damage, convulsions, coma LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local poison
control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious
person vomit or drink fluids. Give large amounts of water or milk.
Allow vomiting to occur. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than
hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn
head to side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric lavage or emesis.

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, soda ash, water Large fires:
Flood with water. Apply water from a protected location or from a
safe distance.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid contact with combustible materials. Do
not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal
risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Do not get water inside
container. Small spills: Flood with water. Large spills: Dike for
later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area
and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
damage. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Keep separated
from incompatible substances. NFPA 430 Code for the Storage of
Liquid and Solid Oxidizing Materials.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any supplied-air respirator with a
full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that
has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately
Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE: INORGANIC FLUORIDES (as F): 2.5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA
2.5 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA 2.5 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)

Boiling Pt:261 F (127 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:48 F (9 C)
Vapor Pres:769 mmHg @ 257 C
Vapor Density:Not available
Spec Gravity:2.8
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:decomposes violently
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless, yellow or
gray PHYSICAL FORM:fuming liquid ODOR:irritating odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid contact with combustible materials.
Keep dry. Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces. Keep
out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: acid
halides, acid halides Thermal decomposition products: acid halides,
acid halides
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE: LOCAL EFFECTS:
Corrosive: inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Bromine trifluoride ID NUMBER: UN1746 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 5.1
PACKING GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Oxidizer; Poison; Corrosive
QUANTITY LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: Forbidden

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE: 15000LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.