General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Sodium borohydride
Product Synonyms
SBH; Sodium tetrahydroborate
CAS No.
16940-66-2
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, H360D, H360F
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 damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
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 CO2, dry chemical, or foam 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 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Lungs. Label Elements
