MSDS Identification:

• Key:  78596
• Name:   Lithium tetrafluoroborate, anhydrous, 98%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC223770000, AC223770100, AC223770500
Synonyms:  
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Hazard Symbols:   C

Risk Phrases:   20/21/22 34

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance:   not available solid. Danger! Corrosive. Hygroscopic. May cause cardiac disturbances. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause blood abnormalities.

Target Organs:   Blood, kidneys, central nervous system, liver.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye:   Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.

Skin:   May cause severe irritation and possible burns.

Ingestion:   Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.

Inhalation:   May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation of the gums and mouth.

Chronic:   Overexposure may cause delayed kidney injury. Chronic ingestion may cause liver damage. May cause anemia and other blood cell abnormalities. May cause digestive tract and cardiac disturbances.

Eyes:   Immediately 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 immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ingestion:   Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:   Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Notes to Physician:   Treat symptomatically and

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 water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.

Flash Point:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, lower:   Not available.

Explosion Limits, upper:   Not available.

NFPA Rating:   Not published.

General Information:   Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks:   Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Handling:   Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use and store under nitrogen. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Storage:   Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.

Engineering Controls:   Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:  

Lithium tetrafluoroborate, anhydrous, 98%:   No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eyes:   Wear chemical goggles and face shield.

Skin:   Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing:   Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators:   A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Physical State:   Solid

Color:   not available

Odor:   Not available.

pH:   Not available.

Vapor Pressure:   Not available.

Vapor Density:   Not available.

Evaporation Rate:   Not available.

Viscosity:   Not available.

Boiling Point:   Not available.

Freezing/Melting Point:   275 deg C dec

Decomposition Temperature:  

Solubility in water:   soluble

Specific Gravity/Density:   .8520g/cm3

Molecular Formula:   BF4Li

Molecular Weight:   93.75

Chemical Stability:   Stable.

Conditions to Avoid:   Exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Strong acids

Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Has not been reported.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 14283-07-9 unlisted.

LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium tetrafluoroborate, anhydrous, 98% -

• Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

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:   None listed.

US DOT

• Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
• Hazard Class: 6.1
• UN Number: 3290
• Packing Group: II

Canadian TDG

• No information available.

TSCA

• CAS# 14283-07-9 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.

SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

• None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

• None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

Section 313

• No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.

Clean Air Act:

• This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
• 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:

• None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

Lithium tetrafluoroborate, anhydrous, 98% is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

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

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Phrases:

• R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
• R 34 Causes burns.

• Safety Phrases:

• S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
• S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
• S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

• CAS# 14283-07-9: No information available.

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada

• CAS# 14283-07-9 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
• This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2B.
• CAS# 14283-07-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

MSDS Creation Date:   9/02/1997,   Revision #2 Date:  3/18/2003

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