General Information
Revision date
2011-02-11
Product name
BioBag
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
potassium borohydride 12.0% 3 Hazards identification · Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC C; Corrosive R35: Causes severe burns. Xn; Harmful R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. F; Highly flammable R15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. · Label elements · Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with regulations on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: C Corrosive F Highly flammable · Hazard-determining components of labelling: potassium borohydride · Risk phrases: 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. (Contd. of page 1) 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 35 Causes severe burns. · Safety phrases: 1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. 4 Keep away from living quarters. 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 43 In case of fire, use sand, carbon dioxide or powdered extinguishing agent. Never use water. 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. · NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) 2 Health = 2 2 Fire = 2 W — Reactivity = 2 The substance demonstrates unusual reactivity with water. · HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 2 Reactivity = 2