General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2024-02-12
Product name
Potassium borohydride
Product Synonyms
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate
CAS No.
13762-51-1
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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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)
H261, H301, H301+H311, H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261)
Health hazards
______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA46847 Page 1 / 11 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
2.3 Other hazards
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261) Health hazards ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA46847 Page 1 / 11 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
