General Description
A colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Boiling point 194°F. Freezing point-51°F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.
Reactivity Profile
BORON TRIBROMIDE strongly attacks wood and rubber with generation of flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts exothermically and violently with water. Mixing tungsten trioxide and boron tribromide caused an explosion when the reaction was not cooled in an ice bath.
Hazard
Corrosive to tissue. May explode when
heated. Upper respiratory tract irritant.
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes severe irritation of mucous membranes. Ingestion causes burns of mouth and stomach. Contact with eyes or skin causes severe burns.
Potential Exposure
Boron tribromide is highly toxic and
corrosive, it is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, making
diborane, high purity boron, and semiconductors.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of the chemical or hydrogen bromide may form in fires.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including
resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical
attention. If victim is conscious, administer water or
milk. Do not induce vomiting. Medical observation is
recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure,
as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for
pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may
consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN2692 Boron tribromide, Hazard class: 8;
Labels: 8—Corrosive materials, 6.1—Poison Inhalation
Hazard, Inhalation Hazard Zone B.
Incompatibilities
Reacts violently and explosively with
water, steam, or alcohols, forming toxic, corrosive, and
potentially explosive hydrogen bromide gas. Mixtures with
potassium or sodium can explode on impact. Incompatible
with oxidizers, strong bases. Attacks some metals, rubbers,
and plastics.
Description
Boron tribromide is a colorless, fumingliquid. Molecular weight=250.57. Boiling point=90℃;Freezing/Melting point=-46℃; Vapor pressure=53 hPaat 14℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 MRating System): Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 2.Soluble in water; dangerous reaction.
Chemical Properties
Boron tribromide is a colorless, fuming liquid.
Chemical Properties
clear to amber liquid with a pungent odour
Application
The primary use of
boron tribromide is as an initiator for the
polymerization of olefins and as a catalyst in
other organic reactions. It is also used in the
electronics industry as a source of bromine for
ion implantation in semiconductors, and for
plasma etching in semiconductor device
manufacturing.
storage
(1) Color Code—White: Corrosive or ContactHazard; Store separately in a corrosion-resistant location.(2) Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in asecure poison location. Before entering confined spacewhere boron tribromide may be present, check to makesure that an explosive concentration does not exist.Store in airtight, unbreakable containers in a cool wellventilated area away from water, steam, potassium,sodium, alcohol, and other incompatible materials. Metalcontainers involving the transfer of this chemical should begrounded and bonded. Where possible, automatically pumpliquid from drums or other storage containers to processcontainers. Drums must be equipped with self-closingvalves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters. Useonly nonsparking tools and equipment, especially whenopening and closing containers of this chemical. Sourcesof ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where this chemical is used, handled, or stored in amanner that could create a potential fire or explosionhazard.