Fluoborate |
Use: | Flux for soldering and brazing, electrochemical processes, an electrolyte for metal plating. | UN Number: | 3288 |
Proper Shipping Name: | TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM FLUOROBORATE) | Dangerous Goods Class: | 6.1 |
Packing Group: | III |
Swallowed: | Eye: | Skin: |
Will cause severe irritation to the mouth, mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. May result in difficult breathing, stomach pain and circulatory shock. Toxic if swallowed. Due to acid in the stomach, hydrofluoric acid will be released with systemic fluoride poisoning likely with severe and potentially fatal hypocalcemia. | Will cause severe irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, and stinging. Depending upon duration of exposure, eye damage may occur. | Will cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; redness, itchiness, and possible dermatitis. |
Use: | Electroplating | Un number: | 3289 |
proper shipping name: | toxic liquid, corrosive, inorganic, n. O. S. (stannous fluoroborate 47%, fluoroboric acid 4%) | dangerous goods class: | 6. 1 |
subsidiary risk: | 8 | packing group: | ii |
hazchem code: | 2x | poison schedule: | s6 |
Swallowed: | Eye: |
Toxic if swallowed.Will cause burns to the mouth, mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. May cause headache, nausea and vomiting. If sufficient quantities are ingested (swallowed) death may occur. | Will cause burns to the eyes with effects including: Pain, tearing, conjunctivitis and if duration of exposure is long enough, blindness will occur. |