Sodium borohydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H301, H314, H318, H360FD

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260)

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (H360FD)

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Hazard statements

see section 16 H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H301 - Toxic if swallowed H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child EUH014 - Reacts violently with water

Contains

Sodium borohydride

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN:Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates