General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Lithium borohydride
Product Synonyms
No information available
CAS No.
16949-15-8
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
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not allow contact with water Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use limestone powder, sodium chloride or dry sand to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed 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
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 flammable gases Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word
