General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-31
Product name
Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex
Product Synonyms
BMS; Dimethyl sulfideborane
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H260, H301+H311, H315, H318, H360, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Amber pungent Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive. 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 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
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 P233 - Keep container tightly closed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
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 P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P330 - Rinse mouth 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 P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water.
Health hazards
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. . Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts violently with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
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 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity