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Chemical Sampling Information
Fluoboric Acid
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General Description

NAME: Fluoboric Acid

SYNONYM(s): Fluoroboric Acid; Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate

IMIS: 1275

CAS: 16872-11-0

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless, strongly acid liquid. Misible with water & alcohol.
DENSITY: 1.84
BP: 130 C (decomposes)

Exposure Limits
Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) containing 10 mL 0.1 M + NH4F
MAX V: 120 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Ion Specific Electrode; ISE
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: Submit as separate sample. Samples must be stored and shipped in plastic bottles. An analysis is performed for Fluoroborate (BF4-)+ and reported as the compound.

WIPE:

No


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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