Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
67-56-1	Methyl alcohol	85 - 90	200-659-6
7637-07-2	Boron trifluoride	10 - 15	231-569-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear colorless to amber liquid. Flash Point: 4 deg C.
Danger! Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if absorbed through the skin. Both liquid and vapor can cause severe burns to all parts of the body. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. May be fatal if inhaled. Poison! Reacts violently with water. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Cannot be made non-poisonous.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, skin, optic nerve.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye burns. Methanol is a mild to moderate eye irritant. Inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption of methanol can cause significant disturbances in vision, including blindness.
Skin: Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe burns. Methanol can be absorbed through the skin, producing systemic effects that include visual disturbances.
Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Poison by ingestion. Causes severe digestive tract burns.
Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation of the gums and mouth. Vapor harmful. Methanol is toxic and can very readily form extremely high vapor concentrations at room temperature. Inhalation is the most common route of occupational exposure. At first, methanol causes CNS depression with nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness and
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Methanol is only very slowly eliminated from the body. Because of this slow elimination, methanol should be regarded as a cumulative poison. Though a single exposure may cause no effect, daily exposures may result in the accumulation of a harmful amount. Methanol has produced fetotoxicity in rats and teratogenicity in mice exposed by inhalation to high concentrations that did not produce significant maternal toxicity.

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.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
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. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Flammable liquid and vapor. Reacts violently with water.
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER!
Flash Point: 4 deg C ( 39.20 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 4; Instability: 2; Special Hazard: -W-

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. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Do not expose spill to water. Do not get water inside containers. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Refrigerator/flammables.

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 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 dust) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).; 1 ppm Ceiling; 3 mg/m3 Ceiling
Boron, trifluoro(methanol)-, (t-4)-	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Boron trifluoride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Boron, trifluoro(methanol)-, (t-4)-: 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: clear colorless to amber
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 65 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.870
Molecular Formula:BF3
Molecular Weight:67.81

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Reacts violently with water.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, temperatures above 50°C (122°F), exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride gas, oxides of boron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000      
CAS# 7637-07-2: ED2275000      
CAS# 373-57-9 unlisted.
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;
.

CAS# 373-57-9:
.

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.
CAS# 373-57-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: Methanol has been shown to produce fetotoxicity in the embryo or fetus of laboratory animals. Specific developmental abnormalities include cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and urogenital systems.
Teratogenicity: There is no human information available. Methanol is considered to be a potential developmental hazard based on animal data. In animal experiments, methanol has caused fetotoxic or teratogenic effects without maternal toxicity.
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

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

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, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O (Boron triflouride, Methanol)	FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O (Boron triflouride, Methanol)
Hazard Class:	3	3(8)
UN Number:	UN3286	UN3286
Packing Group:	II	II

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.
     CAS# 373-57-9 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, 85 - 90%),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, 10 - 15%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR
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.
     CAS# 373-57-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

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 14 Reacts violently with water.
     R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
     R 35 Causes severe burns.
     R 24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
     R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects
     through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:
     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.
     S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
     otection.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
     .

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 67-56-1: 1
     CAS# 7637-07-2: 1
     CAS# 373-57-9: No information available.
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.
     CAS# 373-57-9 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D1A, E, F.
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 #10 Date: 4/28/2008

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