General Information
Revision date
2016-11-15
Product name
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Substance name
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
CAS No.
16940-66-2
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301, H314, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 of the Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 substance/mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Substances and Mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. (s) H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Storage P405 Store locked up Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazard pictograms
Flame, Skull and crossbones, Health hazard, Corrosion
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 Handle under inert gas. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime for extinction. Precautionary P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
