Lithium triethylborohydride, 1M solution in THF

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light grey Solvent-like Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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 H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage 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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P335 + P334 - Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical or foam for extinction

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.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. 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. Reacts violently with water.