1.CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL PRODUCT NAME: Borate(1-),tetrafluoro-, potassium
SUPPLIER: Qingyuan Fine Zinc Oxide Plant
BUSINESS TEL: +86-312-8130058
FACSIMILE: +86-312-8131266
SYNONYMS: Potassium fluoroborate
RECOMMENDED USES : Welding flux, sand-casting of aluminum and magnesium, grinding aid in resinoid grinding wheels; flux for soldering and brazing, electrochemical processes and chemicals.
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
| NAME | CAS No | CONC% |
| POTASSIUM FLUOROBORATE | 14075-53-7 | 98%min |
3. Hazards Identification
Potassium Fluoroborate is toxic by inhalation and if swallowed and is irritating to the eyes and skin.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION :Remove to fresh air If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration.keep warm and seek immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT :Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT :
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention
INGESTION :Wash out mouth with water Do not induce vomiting.Seek immediate medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Suitable Apprepriate for surrounding fire;Not Suitable -None.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS : May give off toxic fluoride fumes
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS : Use breathing apparatus
6. Accidental Release Measures
Observe any warning Labels on the container. Take precautions to avoid creationg and breathing dust.Contain and damp down any spilled material, collect by vacuum or shovel and place into labeled containers for disposal (See Section 13), Neutralise any contaminated area with lime and then rise with water to draim (See Section 12).
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS : Handle weight this product under conditions of local exhaust ventilation to avoid breathing dust. Avoid swallowing and eye or skin contact.
SRORAGE CONDITIONS : Store in sound, tightly sealed drums in a dry environment.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
RESPIRATORY : Personal exposure must be controlled to conform with local regulations (See Section 16). Wear dust masks to EN 149
HAND : Wear plastic gloves
EYE : Wear face shield
SKIN : Wear plastic apron and wear face shield
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
| Appearance : | Fine white powder |
| Odour : | None |
| PH : | 4(1% In water) |
| Melting Point/Range : | Decomposes600¡ãCmin |
| Boiling Point/Range : | Decomposes600¡ãCmin |
| Flash Point : | Not flammable |
| Autoflammability: | LFL- Not flammable |
| Autoflammability : | 400¡ãCmin |
| Explosive Pronrtiles : | Not explosive |
| Oxidising Properties | Not an oxidiser |
| Vapur Pressure : | Not determinated-high melting point solid |
| Relative Density | 2.5 |
| Bulk Density : | 2.4gcm3 |
| Solubility: | Water-20g/t at 20¡ãC
Fat -Not determined, but likely to be low for inorganic compounds
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10. Stability and Reactivity
STABLY (YES/NO) :Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :None Known
MATERIALS TO AVOID :Mixing with strong acids may evolve hydrogen fluoride fumes
POSITION PRODUCTS :Toxic fluoride fumes if heated above 6000C
11. Toxicological Information
Inhalation :On the basis of tests carried out on similar products this substance is likely to be toxic.
Skin contact :Irritant
Eye contact :Irritant
Ingestion :This substance is likely to be toxic if swallowed
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Regular and repeated contact with the skin may give rise t pustular dermatitis. Prolonged exposure by Inhalation to sublethal levels may give rise to epistaxis (nose bleed).
12. Ecological Information
May be harmful to aquatic organisms ( 96 hr LC50=10-100mg/l for rainbow trout) .May inhibit activated sludge respiration at levels above 100mg/l.
13. Disposal Considerations
Users should aquaint themselves with local regulations.
Disposal is usually carried out by treatment under controlled conditions at a licensed waste material processor. If burnt, stack gases need to be scrubbed (See Section 5 above).
Aqueous solutions may be neutralised with lime.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name : Toxic solids, inorganic, N.O.S.(Potassium Fluoroborate)
ADR/RID : Item 65¡ãC, Hazard No.60
LATA/DGR Limits :100kg Passenger 200kg Cargo
15. Regulatory Information
EEC CLASSIFICATION :
Classified according to the Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC and their various amendments
Name : Potassium Fluoroborate
EEC Number : 240-985-6
Warning Words : TOXIC
Risk Phrases : R23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R21 : Harmful in contact with skin
R36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin
R52/53 :
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term avcerse efects in the aquatic environment
Safety Phrases : S26: in case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
S36 : Wear suitable protective clothing
S44 : If you feel unwell, seek medical attention (show label where possible)
S57 : Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
16. Other Information
GS :Occupational Exposure Standard for fluorides=2.5mg(F)/m3(8hr TWA)
DEMARK FINLAND NORWAY & US-ACGH:
Exposure limits for Borate compounds as mg (Zr)/m3 (8hr TWA)=5
DEMARK FINLAND NORWAY & US-ACGH:
Exposure limits for fluorides as mg (F)/m3 (8hr TWA)=2.5
NORWAY: Exposure limits for fluorides as mg (F)/m3(8hr TWA)=0.6
SWEDEN: Exposure limits for fluorides as mg (F)/m3(8hr TWA)=2.0
Reference:
(1) BIBRA PROJECT NO.3.605,MAY 1986
(2) Novye Dannye Po Toksikologii Redkikh Metally Soedinemii
(3) WRC Report No. 6545 March 1978
(4) WRC Report No.629 S , July 1977.
The information given in this Safety Data Sheet is provided to comply with EEC Directive 91/155/EEC.Although the information is this MSDS was obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. In addition, this information may be used in a manner beyond our knowledge or control. The information is therefore provided for advice purposes only, without any representation or warranty express .
