Sodium Triacetoxyborohydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H302, H318, H360, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Flammable solids Category 1 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool wa- ter/ wrap in wet bandages. 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. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child

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

Flammable solids : Category 1 Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard