General Information
Revision date
2017-05-24
Product name
Borane-methyl sulfide complex
Product Synonyms
BMS; Dimethyl sulfideborane
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 1 flammable gases Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Reacts violently with water
