Sodium borohydride solution

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2024-11-20

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GHS02
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

203-977-3/112-49-2

Name of the chemical

1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethan

Concentration

>=90-< 100%

General Information

Version

7.1

Revision date

2024-11-20

Product name

Sodium borohydride solution

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS02 M004 M010 M011 M017 M022

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H261, H302, H314, H318, H360

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 3), H261 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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. 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Restricted to professional users.

Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 3), H261 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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