Fluoroboric Acid
- CAS Number
- 16872-11-0
- HSN Code
- 28111990
- Molecular Formula
- HBF4
- Catalogue Number
- AL2199
- Purity
- 40%
- Molecular Weight
- 87.81 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Tetrafluoroboric acid is a boron fluoride. It is a conjugate acid of a tetrafluoroborate(1-).
Also known as Borofluoric acid.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2199
- CAS Number
- 16872-11-0
- Molecular Formula
- HBF4
- Molecular Weight
- 87.81 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28111990
- Grade
- 40% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Boiling point: 130 °C decomposes; Density: Approximately 1.8 g/cu cm; Solubility: Very soluble in water, ethanol.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Separated from strong bases, metals and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store only in original container. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from metal or glass. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Fluoroboric Acid
- Catalogue No.
- AL2199
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 16872-11-0
- EC Number
- 240-898-3
- Grade
- 40% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- Boric acid, fluoroboric acid
- Chemical Formula
- HBF4
- HSN Code
- 28111990
- Synonyms
- Borofluoric acid
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used as a catalyst and electrolyte in metal plating and organic synthesis.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Skin Corr. 1B; Eye Dam. 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 28118 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H318: Causes serious eye damage
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Corrosive to metals and tissue.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Fluoroboric Acid
- CAS No.
- 16872-11-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Corrosive effects may include burns, irritation, and respiratory distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Non-flammable, but may emit toxic fumes in a fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and neutralize with a suitable alkaline material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Consult an expert! Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from strong bases, metals and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store only in original container. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from metal or glass. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- <1
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- -30 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 130 °C decomposes
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- Not specified
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not specified
- Density
- Approximately 1.8 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- Very soluble in water, ethanol
- Log Pow
- Not specified
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not applicable
- Oxidising properties
- Not applicable
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with strong bases and may release toxic gases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and fluorine compounds. The solution in water is a strong acid.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong bases, metals, and oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of boron and hydrogen fluoride.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 100-200 mg/kg bw; LD50 Rat oral 464-1000 mgkg bw 51% Tetrafluoroboric acid/; LD50 Mouse oral <50 mg/kg bw
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1775
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1775
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1775
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1775
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1775
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Fluoroboric Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Fluoroboric Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Fluoroboric Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Fluoroboric Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Fluoroboric Acid
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 8
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Fluoroboric acid is utilized as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis and as an electrolyte in metal electroplating processes, particularly for tin and lead.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0745D
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 87.81 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Clear colorless liquid | Clear colorless liquid |
| Assay | (Min.) 40.0% | 41.2% |
| Iron (Fe) | <0.005% | 0.004% |
| Copper (Cu) | <0.0005% | <0.0005% |
| Nickel (Ni) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Zinc (Zn) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Free boric acid | 12% | 1.45% |
| Chloride (Cl) | <0.005% | <0.005% |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% For Synthesis | 40% | b.p. 130 °C decomposes | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Very soluble in water, ethanol |
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