Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: COPPER FLUOBORATE
MSDS ID: BTI-003
* * * Section 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION * * *
Material Name: COPPER FLUOBORATE
Manufacturer Information
BASSTECH INTERNATIONAL LLC
300 Grand Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 569-8686
Fax: (201) 569-7511
Synonyms
BORATE(1-), TETRAFLUORO-, COPPER(2+) (2:1); BORATE(1-), TETRAFLUORO-, COPPER(2+);
COPPER(2+) TETRAFLUOROBORATE(1-) (2:1); COPPER TETRAFLUOROBORATE;
COPPERFLUOBORATE (CU(BF4)2); COPPER BIS(FLUOROBORATE);
COPPERBIS(TETRAFLUOROBORATE(1-)); COPPER(2+) TETRAFLUOROBORATE(1-); CUPRIC
FLUOROBORATE; CUPRIC TETRAFLUOROBORATE; COPPER (II) TETRAFLUOROBORATE
Chemical Family
inorganic, salt
* * * Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION * * *
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Physical Form: solid
Odor: Not available
Health Hazards: respiratory tract burns, skin burns, eye burns, mucous membrane burns
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation
Short Term: burns, irritation (possibly severe), metallic taste, digestive disorders, chest pain, difficulty breathing,
asthma, lung congestion, liver damage, same as effects reported in short term ingestion
Long Term: same as effects reported in other routes of exposure
Skin
Short Term: irritation (possibly severe), itching, same as effects reported in short term ingestion
Long Term: same as effects reported in short term exposure
Eye
Short Term: irritation (possibly severe), eye damage
Long Term: same as effects reported in short term exposure
Ingestion
Short Term: burns, metallic taste, digestive disorders, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, symptoms of
drunkenness, disorientation, tingling sensation, visual disturbances, dilated pupils, bluish skin color, kidney
damage, paralysis, convulsions, coma
Long Term: hair loss, blood disorders
* * * Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS * * *
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* * * Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES * * *
Inhalation
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is
difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Destroy
contaminated shoes.
Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
If swallowed, drink plenty of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
* * * Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES * * *
See Section 9 for Flammability Properties
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Fire: Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
Flammable Properties
Negligible fire hazard.
Extinguishing Media
regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Measures
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the
fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Do not get
water directly on material. Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. Reduce vapors with water spray. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe
distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Thermal Decomposition Products
Combustion: hydrogen fluoride
* * * Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES * * *
Occupational spill/release
Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other
non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Small spills: Move
containers away from spill to a safe area. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry.
* * * Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE * * *
Storage Procedures
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
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* * * Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION * * *
Component Exposure Limits
ACGIH and EU have not developed exposure limits for any of this product's components.
IDLH
100 mg/m3
Ventilation
Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes/Face
Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick
drench shower in the immediate work area.
Protective Clothing
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Glove Recommendations
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA.
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also
be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100 or P100.
Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure
mode.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure
mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode.
* * * Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES * * *
Physical State:
Physical Form:
Odor Threshold:
pH (solution):
Boiling Point:
Vapor Density (air = 1):
Specific Gravity (water = 1):
Coeff. Water/Oil Dist:
Molecular Formula:
Solid
solid
Not available
44-46 %
Not available
Not applicable
1.48
Not available
Cu-(B-F4)2
Appearance:
Odor:
pH:
Melting Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Density:
Water Solubility:
Molecular Weight:
Not available
Not available
2
Not available
Not available
Not available
soluble
237.15
* * * Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY * * *
Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
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Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces.
May ignite or explode on contact with combustible materials.
Materials to Avoid
cyanides, metals, combustible materials, reducing agents, acids
Decomposition Products
acid halides
Combustion: hydrogen fluoride
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not polymerize.
* * * Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION * * *
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: In the presence of moisture, hydrogen fluoride, a corrosive substance may be formed.
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation with coughing and shortness of breath, nausea, and laryngeal and
pulmonary edema. May cause or aggravate asthma. Systemic poisoning as detailed in acute ingestion may occur.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause nosebleeds, hoarseness, sore throat,
sinus trouble, and asthma. Other effects as detailed in chronic ingestion may also occur.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: In the presence of moisture, hydrogen fluoride, a corrosive substance may be formed.
Contact may cause irritation with redness, pain and possibly burns. Skin absorption may occur through damaged
skin and result in systemic poisoning as detailed in acute ingestion.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: Repeated or prolonged exposure to dusts or fumes may cause dermatitis.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: In the presence of moisture, hydrogen fluoride, a corrosive substance may be formed.
Contact with dusts or solutions may cause irritation and possibly burns.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: Repeated and prolonged exposure may cause conjunctivitis.
INORGANIC FLUORIDES: In the presence of moisture, corrosive hydrogen fluoride may be formed, especially in
the stomach. Symptoms may include a burning sensation in the mouth and abdomen, sore tongue, a salty or
soapy taste, nausea, salivation, difficulty speaking, thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. Intense
epigastric pain, deep ulceration of the esophagus and mucous membranes, hematemesis, and hematuria may
also be present. Shock, manifested by symptoms of hypotension, weak pulse, pallor, dilated pupils, cyanosis, and
anuria may occur. Muscle weakness, twitching, epileptiform convulsions, paresthesias, paralysis of the muscles of
deglutition, carpopedal spasms, and painful spasms of the extremities and facial muscles may result. Other
symptoms may include shortness of breath, headache, occasional urticaria, albuminuria, petechial hemorrhages,
nystagmus, visual disturbances, optic neuritis, mental deterioration, unconsciousness, and coma. Cardiac
arrhythmias, including ventricular fibrillation, leading to cardiac arrest have been reported. Death may also be due
to cardiovascular collapse or respiratory failure. In addition to the corrosive effects, symptoms of acute fluoride
toxicity may be caused by a variety of metabolic disorders, including hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, acidosis,
and hyperkalemia. Pathologic findings may include congestion and hemorrhagic infiltration of all organs and
degeneration of the kidneys and liver. In non-fatal cases, malaise and epigastric pain may persist for several
days.
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INORGANIC FLUORIDES: Repeated or prolonged ingestion may cause fluorosis characterized by nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea or constipation, weight loss, anemia, weakness and general ill health. Excessive
calcification of the bones with brittleness, and calcification of the ligaments of the ribs, pelvis and spinal column
may occur. Stiffness and limitation of motion may result. Polyuria and polydipsia may occur. A mottled
appearance and altered form of the teeth may occur particularly during tooth formation. Exfoliative dermatitis,
atopic dermatitis, stomatitis, gastrointestinal and respiratory allergy, and rarely, central nervous system
involvement have been reported.
Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
The components of this material have been reviewed in various sources and no selected endpoints have been
identified.
RTECS Acute Toxicity (selected)
The components of this material have been reviewed and RTECS publishes no data as of the date on this
document.
Component Carcinogenicity
None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, or DFG.
Irritation
Inhalation may cause severe irritation and possible burns with coughing and choking. This substance may cause
irritation and burns to the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
RTECS Irritation
The components of this material have been reviewed and RTECS publishes no data as of the date on this
document.
* * * Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION * * *
Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity
No LOLI ecotoxicity data are available for this product's components.
* * * Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS * * *
Disposal Methods
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D002.
Component Waste Numbers
The U.S. EPA has not published waste numbers for this product's components.
* * * Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION * * *
US DOT Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solids, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN/NA #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
TDG Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
ADR Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
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UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
.
RID Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
IATA Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
ICAO Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
IMDG Information
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, n.o.s. (Contains: Copper Fluoborate)
UN #: UN1759 Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): 8
* * * Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION * * *
U.S. Federal Regulations
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section
311/312 (40 CFR 370.21), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), TSCA 12(b), or require
an OSHA process safety plan.
U.S. State Regulations
None of this product's components are listed on the state lists from CA, MA, MN, NJ, PA, or RI.
Not regulated under California Proposition 65
EU Marking and Labelling
Symbols
C Corrosive
Risk Phrases
R34 Causes burns.
R64 May cause harm to breastfed babies.
Component Analysis - Inventory
No information is available.
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* * * Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION * * *
Key / Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road Transport; AU Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada; CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service;
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; CN - China; CPR Controlled Products Regulations; DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of
Transportation; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EEC - European Economic Community; EINECS - European
Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; EU - European
Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport
Association; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IDL - Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately
Dangerous to Life and Health; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; JP - Japan; Kow - Octanol/water
partition coefficient; KR - Korea; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LOLI - List Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR's
Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits;
NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational
Safety and Health Administration; PH - Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; RID European Rail Transport; RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances®; SARA - Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit; US United States
Other Information
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION,
CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION. BASSTECH INTERNATIONAL LLC PROVIDES NO
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
ACCURACY OF THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN.
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