Agent Name |
Tetrafluoroboric acid |
Alternative Name |
Fluoroboric acid |
CAS Number |
16872-11-0 |
Formula |
B-F4.H |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, hydrogen; Fluoboric acid; Fluoboric acid, 50 wt% solution in water; Fluoroboric acid; Hydrofluoboric acid; Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric acid; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Acids |
Description |
Colorless liquid; |
Sources/Uses |
Used in electroplating baths and in metal cleaning solutions; used in electronics industry to clean lead-tin printed circuits; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Solutions 30-70% are corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
5 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FLUOROBORIC ACID
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