Triethyl borate
Agent Name
Triethyl borate
CAS Number
150-46-9
Formula
C6-H15-B-O3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borane, triethoxy-; Boric acid, triethyl ester; Boron ethoxide; Boron triethoxide; Ethyl borate ((EtO)3B); Triethoxyborane; Triethoxyboron; Triethylester kyseliny borite [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] TEB; Ethyl borate; Triethoxyborine; [Air Products MSDS] UN1176
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Colorless liquid with an alcoholic odor; [Air Products MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductor processing; [Air Products MSDS]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] Decomposed by water; An eye irritant; A moderate skin and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation and skin absorption may cause CNS effects; Harmful by inhalation (severe overexposure may cause respiratory failure); [Air Products MSDS] See "Tributyl borate" and "Trimethyl borate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
10.98 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethyl borate."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: