General Information
Revision date
2012-11-21
Product name
Sodium borohydride
CAS No.
16940-66-2
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich
Emergency telephone
Americas Region
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301+H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
2.3 Other hazards
Water Reactive, Toxic by ingestion, Toxic by skin absorption, Corrosive
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Signal word
DangerDanger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide for extinction. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P422 Store contents under inert gas.
Health hazards
3 Flammability: 3 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 2 Special hazard.: W
Physical hazards
2
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
