Name:
Trimethylboroxine 50 wt% solution in THF
Synonym:
None
CAS:
109-99-9
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Trimethylboroxine 50 wt% solution in THF
Synonym:None
Synonym:None
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 109-99-9 | Tetrahydrofuran | 50 | 203-726-8 |
| Hazard Symbols: F C Risk Phrases: 11 19 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Causes burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Inhalation may cause coughing, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage.
Narcotic in high concentrations.
Highly flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Causes burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Inhalation may cause coughing, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage.
Narcotic in high concentrations.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Forms peroxides of unknown stability. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Water may be ineffective. In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Forms peroxides of unknown stability. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Water may be ineffective. In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
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. Use water spray to dilute spill to a non-flammable mixture. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Isolate area and deny entry. Provide ventilation.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Use water spray to dilute spill to a non-flammable mixture. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Isolate area and deny entry. Provide ventilation.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Keep container tightly closed. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from sunlight. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Flammables-area.
Store protected from moisture. Containers should be dated when opened and tested periodically for the presence of peroxides. Should crystals form in a peroxidizable liquid, peroxidation may have occurred and the product should be considered extremely dangerous.
In this instance, the container should only be opened remotely by professionals. All peroxidizable substances should be stored away from heat and light and be protected from ignition sources.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Keep container tightly closed. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from sunlight. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Flammables-area.
Store protected from moisture. Containers should be dated when opened and tested periodically for the presence of peroxides. Should crystals form in a peroxidizable liquid, peroxidation may have occurred and the product should be considered extremely dangerous.
In this instance, the container should only be opened remotely by professionals. All peroxidizable substances should be stored away from heat and light and be protected from ignition sources.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 109-99-9: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 150 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 300 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 590 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 599 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 300 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 590 mg/m3 VME Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 150 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 590 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 590 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 300 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 100 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 150 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 300 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 823-96-1: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 109-99-9: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 150 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 300 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 590 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 599 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 300 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 590 mg/m3 VME Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 150 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 590 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 590 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 300 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 100 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 150 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 300 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 823-96-1: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless - yellow - colorless to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 78 - 80 deg C @ 760
Freezing/Melting Point: -38 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: -9 deg C ( 15.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: .8900 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C3H9B3O3
Molecular Weight: 125.54
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Under normal storage conditions, peroxidizable compounds can form and accumulate peroxides which may explode when subjected to heat or shock. This material is most hazardous when peroxide levels are concentrated by distillation or evaporation. THF should never be distilled to dryness.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, ignition sources, moisture, excess heat, evaporating to near dryness, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, oxygen, bromine, metal halides, lithium tetrahydroaluminate, borane, sodium aluminum hydride, sodium tetrahydroaluminate, caustic alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, boron oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Under normal storage conditions, peroxidizable compounds can form and accumulate peroxides which may explode when subjected to heat or shock. This material is most hazardous when peroxide levels are concentrated by distillation or evaporation. THF should never be distilled to dryness.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, ignition sources, moisture, excess heat, evaporating to near dryness, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, oxygen, bromine, metal halides, lithium tetrahydroaluminate, borane, sodium aluminum hydride, sodium tetrahydroaluminate, caustic alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, boron oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 109-99-9: LU5950000 CAS# 823-96-1 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-99-9: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 21000 ppm/3H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1650 mg/kg.
CAS# 823-96-1.
Carcinogenicity:
Tetrahydrofuran - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to Trimethylboroxine - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 109-99-9: LU5950000 CAS# 823-96-1 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-99-9: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 21000 ppm/3H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1650 mg/kg.
CAS# 823-96-1.
Carcinogenicity:
Tetrahydrofuran - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to Trimethylboroxine - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 2160 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow through bioassay (pH 7.5)Water flea Daphnia: EC50 =5930 mg/L; 24 HrTetrahydrofuran is not expected to adsorb to suspended matter in the water based on its measured Koc values. This compound should volatilize from water surfaces. An estimated BCF value of 1 suggests that tetrahydrofuran will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms.
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 2160 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow through bioassay (pH 7.5)Water flea Daphnia: EC50 =5930 mg/L; 24 HrTetrahydrofuran is not expected to adsorb to suspended matter in the water based on its measured Koc values. This compound should volatilize from water surfaces. An estimated BCF value of 1 suggests that tetrahydrofuran will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2924
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2924
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2924
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 109-99-9: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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