[Fire Fighting] Extinguish using Noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. | |
[Ingestion] If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | |
[Inhalation] If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
[Skin] In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. | |
[Eyes] In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. | |
[Storage] Keep container closed. Store in a cool dry place. | |
[Inhalation] Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. | |
[Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
[Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
[Hazards] Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | |
[EC Risk Phrase] 36/37 | |
[EC Safety Phrase] 26 36 | |
[Personal Protection] Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. | |
[Exposure Effects] Irritant. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. | |
[Appearance] White powder, hexagonal or cubic crystals | |
[Solubility in water] Slightly soluble | |
[Melting Point] 2527 | |
[Density] 2.15 g/cm3 | |
[Usage] Production of alloys. | |
[Refractive Index] 1.728 | |
[Product Name] Boron nitride | |
[Synonyms] Azanylidyneborane Borazon Boron mononitride Elbor | |
[CAS] "CASEN_10043-11-5.htm">10043-11-5 | |
[Formula] BN | |
[Molecular Weight] 24.82 | |
[EINECS] 233-136-6 | |
[RTECS] ED7800000 | |
[RTECS Class] Other | |
[Merck] 13,1336 | |
[Beilstein/Gmelin] 216 (G) | |
[Small spills/leaks] Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. | |
[Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
[Decomposition] Nature of decomposition products not known. |