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| BORON TRIFLUORIDE BF3 |
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| General Characteristics |
A colorless, nonflammable, and compressed gas which is broken down by water to hydrogen fluoride and boric acid. Penetrating odor. Forms white smoke in humid air. |
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| Health Hazards |
| Toxic. Attacks eyes and the mucous membrances. Can cause lung damage and a high concentration will cause burns on the skin similar to those that are caused by hydrogen fluoride. |
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| Technical Information |
| Molecular Weight |
67.82 |
| Specific Volume |
5.6CF/lb |
| Fire Potential |
Nonflammable |
| TLV-TWA |
1 ppm (ACGIH 1991-1992) |
| CGA Valve |
330 |
| LB |
180 |
| Dot Name |
Boron Trifluoride |
| UN No. |
UN1008 |
| Dot Class |
2.3 |
| Dot Label |
Poison Gas |
| Cas Registry |
7637-07-2 |
| Cylinder Pressure @ 70°F |
1600 psig |
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