Potassium tri-sec-butylborohydride, 1 M solution in tetrahydrofuran

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H260, H302, H314, H335, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow No information available Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides. Water reactive.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts with water.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.