**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 2679-89-2 |Diethyl ether | 5.0 | 220-235-4 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 15523-24-7 |Sodium tetra-ethylborate | 95.0 | unlisted |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 11 23/24/25 34 45
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed. Causes burns. May cause cancer.Toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause severe irritation
and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May
cause burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
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:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry chemical to fight fire.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use
only in a chemical fume hood.
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.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 2679-89-2:
CAS# 15523-24-7:
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: Solid
Color: colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 20-40C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: (CH3CH2)4BNa
Molecular Weight: 149.9398
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Mineral acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide, oxides
of boron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 2679-89-2 unlisted.
CAS# 15523-24-7 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Diethyl ether -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium tetra-ethylborate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 2679-89-2: No information available.
CAS# 15523-24-7: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 2679-89-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 15523-24-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 2679-89-2 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 15523-24-7 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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