SAFETY DATA SHEET Boron Trifluoride Section 1. Identification GHS product identifier : Boron Trifluoride Chemical name : boron trifluoride Other means of : Boron trifluoride; Boron fluoride (BF3); Boron fluoride; Trifluoroborane; Trifluoroboron; identification BF3; Fluorure de bore; UN 1008; Leecure b series Product type : Gas. Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry. Synonym : Boron trifluoride; Boron fluoride (BF3); Boron fluoride; Trifluoroborane; Trifluoroboron; BF3; Fluorure de bore; UN 1008; Leecure b series SDS # : 001006 Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates 259 North Radnor-Chester Road Suite 100 Radnor, PA 19087-5283 1-610-687-5253 24-hour telephone : 1-866-734-3438 Section 2. Hazards identification OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Classification of the : GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 2 GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (kidneys) Precautionary statements General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Prevention : Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Do not breathe gas. Date of issue/Date of revision : 4/28/2020 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 1/11 Boron Trifluoride Section 2. Hazards identification Response : Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Storage : Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. Hazards not otherwise : None known. classified Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance/mixture : Substance Chemical name : boron trifluoride Other means of : Boron trifluoride; Boron fluoride (BF3); Boron fluoride; Trifluoroborane; Trifluoroboron; identification BF3; Fluorure de bore; UN 1008; Leecure b series Product code : 001006 CAS number/other identifiers CAS number : 7637-07-2 Ingredient name % CAS number boron trifluoride 100 7637-07-2 Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation. There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8. Section 4. First aid measures Description of necessary first aid measures Eye contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Inhalation : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Skin contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Potential acute health effects Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Date of issue/Date of revision : 4/28/2020 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 2/11 Boron Trifluoride Section 4. First aid measures Inhalation : Fatal if inhaled. Skin contact : Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention. Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, pain, watering, redness Inhalation : No specific data. Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, pain or irritation, redness, blistering may occur Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, stomach pains Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled. Specific treatments : No specific treatment. Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. See toxicological information (Section 11) Section 5. Fire-fighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. media Unsuitable extinguishing : None known. media Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and from the chemical the container may burst or explode. Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials: decomposition products halogenated compounds Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not breathe gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. For emergency responders : If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non- emergency personnel". Date of issue/Date of revision : 4/28/2020 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 3/11 Boron Trifluoride Section 6. Accidental release measures Environmental precautions : Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Small spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Large spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal. Section