Sodium borohydride caplets

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H301, H314, H360

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Powder White Odorless Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Reacts violently with water. Hygroscopic.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P231 + P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture 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

P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water 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 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/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. Water reactive. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

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. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.