General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
Potassium borohydride
Product Synonyms
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate
CAS No.
13762-51-1
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@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
Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261) Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
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
Prevention
P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
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
2.3 Other hazards
EUH014 - Reacts violently with water Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 (H261) Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314)
