General Information
Version
4.2
Revision date
2012-10-03
Product name
Sodium trimethoxyborohydride
CAS No.
16940-17-3
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich
Emergency telephone
+1 800-325-5832, +1 800-325-5052, 1-800-521-8956
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H261, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P422 Store contents under inert gas.
Health hazards
2 Flammability: 3 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 1 Special hazard.: W
Physical hazards
1
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids (Category 1) Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
