| Agent Name |
Boron trichloride |
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| CAS Number |
10294-34-5 |
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| Formula |
B-Cl3 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Boron trichloride; Boron trichloride, BCl3, Electronic grade 99.9%; Trichloroborane; [ChemFinder] UN1741 |
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| Category |
Acids |
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| Description |
Gas or colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in semiconductor manufacturing and in boron production; also used as a catalyst and metal refining agent; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Rapidly evaporating liquid can cause frostbite; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2,541 ppm/1h |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BORON TRICHLORIDE
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