Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl ether complex
Agent Name
Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl ether complex
CAS Number
67969-82-8
Formula
C4-H10-O.B-F4.H
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tetrafluoroboric acid, diethyl ether complex; Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, hydrogen, compd. with 1,1'-oxybis(ethane) (1:1); Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, hydrogen, compd. with 1,1'-oxybis(ethane) (1:1:1); Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate(1-), compound with ethyl ether (1:1); [ChemIDplus] Fluoroboric acid diethyl ether complex; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3129
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Dark yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyl ether." See "Tetrafluoroboric acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.