Section 1 - Chemical Product ? MSDS Name:Nickel tetrafluoroborate 40% solution Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS| CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
| 14708-14-6 | Nickel tetrafluoroborate | 40% | 238-753-4 |
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 34 45
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ? EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns. May cause cancer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ? Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ? General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ? General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ? Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Corrosives area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ? Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 14708-14-6: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ?
Physical State: Liquid
Color: yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.47
Molecular Formula: B2F8Ni
Molecular Weight: 232.2972
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ? Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas, nickel oxide, boron oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ? RTECS#:
CAS# 14708-14-6: QR6650000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Nickel tetrafluoroborate - California: carcinogen, initial date 5/7/04 (listed as Nickel compound NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ?
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ? Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ?
IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1760
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1760
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
No information available.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ?
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 14708-14-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 14708-14-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 14708-14-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 14708-14-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A
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