Potassium borohydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H261, H301, H311, H314, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Water-react. 2 H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.   GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.   GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Potassium borohydride

Hazard statements

In contact with water releases flammable gas. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable