General Information
Version
1.2.
Revision date
2024-07-10
Product name
Sodium Borohydride
CAS No.
16940-66-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent
supplier name
TCI America
Emergency telephone
+1-800-4238616, +1-503-2831681, +1-888-5201075, +1-503-2831987, +1-503-2867624, +1-800-4249300, +1-703-5273887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TCI America
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301+H311, H314, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) GHS classification in accordance with the
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
in accordance with the
Signal word
Danger
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. 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. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.
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
None known
