General Information
Version
02
Revision date
2015-02-12
Product name
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE, CAPLETS, REAGENT (ACS)
CAS No.
16940-66-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H260, H300, H311, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Substances and mixtures which, in contact Category 1 with water, emit flammable gases
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Fatal if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store locked up.
Disposal
Not available. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
