ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC AGCHEM DIV -- FLUOBORIC ACID  -- 6810-00F000396
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FLUOBORIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/01/1978
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000396
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC AGCHEM DIV
Address:2000 MARKET ST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-419-7667/409-779-0060
Emergency Phone Num:409-779-0060/215-419-7667
CAGE:86460
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC
Address:2000 MARKET STREET
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Phone:800-245-5858
CAGE:86460

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN TETRAFLUOROBORATE (HYDROFLUOBORIC ACID)
CAS:16872-11-0
RTECS #:ED2685000
Fraction by Wt: 48-50%
Other REC Limits:2.5 MG/CUM (F)
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/CUM (F)

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 50%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE BURNS UPON
    CONTACT. INHALATION: VAPORS MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
    FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOLLOWED BY A THOROUGH WASHING
    W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE FLUIDS/INDUCE VOMITING IF
    UNCONSCIOUS/H AVING CONVULSIONS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:MAY INJURE AQUATIC LIFE IF DISHCARGED TO OPEN
    WATERS. NEUTRALIZE MATERIAL. COVER W/SAND & PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE/EQUAL MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED
    LIME

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL WAREHOUSE STORAGE. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MIST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON, BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. REMOVE & DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:266F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.369
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, STRONGLY ACETIC LIQUID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALCOHOLIC METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY HEATING: HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS SOLID WASTE IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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