MSDS Identification:

• Key:  55776
• Name:   Silver tetrafluoroborate, hydrate 99%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC197090000, AC197090100, AC197090500
Synonyms:  

• Silver fluoborate hydrate

SUPPLIER: ZHANGJIANG DONGYAN GALT FINE CHEMCAL CO., LTD.
BUSINESS TEL: ++86-579-6530757
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Hazard Symbols:   C

Risk Phrases:   34

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance:   beige solid. Danger! Causes respiratory tract irritation. Corrosive. Hygroscopic. Light sensitive. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns.

Target Organs:   None.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Skin:   Causes skin burns.

Ingestion:   May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible 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.

Chronic:   No information found.

Eyes:   Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.

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. 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 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:   (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

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. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Handling:   Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store protected from light.

Storage:   Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Keep away from acids.

Engineering Controls:   Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:  

Silver tetrafluoroborate:   0.01 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)
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. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Physical State:   Solid

Color:   beige

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:   Not available.

Decomposition Temperature:  

Solubility in water:   soluble

Specific Gravity/Density:  

Molecular Formula:   AgBF4

Molecular Weight:   194.67

Chemical Stability:   Stable.

Conditions to Avoid:   Light, exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride.

Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 14104-20-2: ED2875000

LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Silver tetrafluoroborate -

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

Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
No data available.

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: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.*
• Hazard Class: 8
• UN Number: 1759
• Packing Group: II

Canadian TDG

• No information available.

TSCA

• CAS# 14104-20-2 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.

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

• This material contains Silver tetrafluoroborate (listed as ** undefined **), 99 0%, (CAS# 14104-20-2) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 372.

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.
• CAS# 14104-20-2 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
• CAS# 14104-20-2 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.

OSHA:

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

Silver tetrafluoroborate can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey, (listed as ** no name **), Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Massachusetts, (listed as ** no name **).

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 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# 14104-20-2: No information available.

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

• CAS# 14104-20-2: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined **): 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Ag)

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada

• CAS# 14104-20-2 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
• This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
• CAS# 14104-20-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

• CAS# 14104-20-2: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3;STEL 0.03 mg(Ag)/m3;Skin
• OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
• OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

MSDS Creation Date:   9/24/1998,   Revision #2 Date:  3/18/2003

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