General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2021-09-12
Product name
Sodium borohydride
CAS No.
16940-66-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
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Company Information
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GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301, H314, H318, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
- none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.