Sodium borohydride fine granular for synthe- sis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H301, H314, H360FD

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances and mixtures which in contact with wa- ter emit flammable gases : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B

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. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Im- merse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Reacts violently with water. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical