General Information
Revision date
2021-02-02
Product name
Potassium borohydride
Product Synonyms
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate
CAS No.
13762-51-1
REACH No
Borate(1-),
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
infoch@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H261, H301, H301+H311, H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H261
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN:Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
2.3 Other hazards
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
