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Boron nitride

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[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.