Boron Trichloride
| Brand Name | Trona® Boron Trichloride |
| Chemical Names | Boron Trichloride |
| Manufacture Location | Henderson, Nevada USA |
| Formula | BCl3 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.17 |
| CAS Number | 10294-34-5 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid or gas, fumes in air |
| Grades (Phosgene) | Technical (<500 ppm) |
Extra-Low Phosgene 125 ppm max.
| Element | Percent Weight
(typical) |
Percent Weight
(specification) |
|---|---|---|
| Boron Trichloride (BCl3) | 99.97 | 99.95 |
| Element | PPM
(typical) |
PPM
(specification) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Halogens as Chlorine | 2 (max) | 10 (max) |
| Silicon (Si) | 3 (max) | 10 (max) |
| Density (liquid) at 12.5° C | 1.346 g/cc |
| Density (vapor) at 12.5° C | 5.00 g/l |
| Boiling Point at 760 torr | 12.5° C |
| Melting Point | -107° C |
Packaging
Boron Trichloride is packaged in 100-pound net (DOT 4BW–300) and 1200-pound net (DOT 4BW-240) steel cylinders. Cylinders are strapped (metal) to wooden pallets prior to shipment. The 1200-pound cylinders are equipped with separate valves for liquid and/or gas dispensing. Labeled as DOT Hazard class – 2.3 (poison gas), 8, UN 1741 – Poison Inhalation Hazard Zone C.
Safety & Handling
Information concerning the handling and use of this product is provided in material safety data sheet (MSDS) B-5001.
The MSDS must be fully read and understood prior to any exposure, handling or use of the product.
Boron trichloride will liberate hydrochloric acid and boric acid on contact with water or moist air. Do not breathe the gas and avoid contact with skin or eyes. In case of contact, wash off with plenty of water; for eyes, get medical attention. Keep cylinder out of sun and away from heat. Under no circumstances should the cylinder delivery tube be inserted into a liquid or gas without a protective device in place to prevent suckback into the cylinder. Water introduced into the cylinder may cause dangerous pressure conditions.
The information herein is believed to be reliable. However, chemical and physical properties presented should be considered typical and not construed as specifications unless duly represented as such. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and none is made as to the merchantability of the material or its fitness for any purpose. The manufacturer shall not be liable for consequential damages to persons or property resulting from its use. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patent.