Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
67-56-1	Methyl alcohol	88	200-659-6
7637-07-2	Boron trifluoride	12	231-569-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: pale-yellow liquid. Flash Point: 12.2 deg C.
Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Harmful if inhaled. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. Moisture sensitive. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Cannot be made non-poisonous.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, eyes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin: Causes skin burns. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis.
Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause kidney damage. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.
Antidote: Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.

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. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Flash Point: 12.2 deg C ( 53.96 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 420 deg C ( 788.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:4.00 vol %
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 4; Instability: 0

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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers.

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. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Store protected from moisture.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: 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. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Methyl alcohol	200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm STEL; Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute	200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm IDLH	200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Boron trifluoride	2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).; 1 ppm Ceiling	2.5 mg/m3 TWA (inorganic solids, as F) (listed under Fluorides, inorganic). 25 ppm IDLH	2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).; 1 ppm Ceiling; 3 mg/m3 Ceiling

OSHA Vacated PELs: Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Boron trifluoride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: pale-yellow liquid
Odor: pungent odor
pH: Acidic
Vapor Pressure: 26 hPa @ 50 C
Vapor Density: 1.11 (MeOH)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 0.614mPa (MeOH)
Boiling Point: 59 deg C @ 4.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:-20 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 60 deg C
Solubility: hydrolysis
Specific Gravity/Density:1.2030g/cm3
Molecular Formula:CH3OHBF3
Molecular Weight:99.8326

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, strong oxidants, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hydrogen phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride gas, boron trifluoride, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000      
CAS# 7637-07-2: ED2275000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 7637-07-2:
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 3460 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 3460 mg/m3;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1180 mg/m3/4H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1180 mg/m3;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7637-07-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: May cause reproductive and fetal effects based on animal studies.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste).

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.	FLAMMABLE LIQUID CORROSIVE,NOS (BORON TRIFLUORIDE)
Hazard Class:	3	3(8)
UN Number:	UN2924	UN2924
Packing Group:	II	II
Additional Info:		FP 4C

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7637-07-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 7637-07-2: 500 lb TPQ
SARA Codes
     CAS # 67-56-1: immediate, fire.
     CAS # 7637-07-2: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 88%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Boron trifluoride (CAS# 7637-07-2, 12%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).

     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     CAS# 7637-07-2 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 7637-07-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T F
Risk Phrases:
     R 11 Highly flammable.
     R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
     R 34 Causes burns.

Safety Phrases:
     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
     S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.
     S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with...
     S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
     S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
     S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
     otection.
     S 38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
     equipment.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
     S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 67-56-1: 1
     CAS# 7637-07-2: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7637-07-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 7637-07-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #5 Date: 10/05/2004

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