General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-11-12
Product name
Sodium borohydride (tablets) for synthesis
CAS No.
16940-66-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis 1.4
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science 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)
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1C), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. 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.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
Reacts violently with water
