Sodium Cyanoborohydride [Reducing Agent]

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H300+H310+H330, H314, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white - yellow In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Fatal if swallowed, in con- tact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if in- haled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce 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 water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool wa- ter/ wrap in wet bandages. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Health hazards

Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard