Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
111-96-6
Name of the chemical
Bis(2-methoxyethyl)ether
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
10
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Sodium borohydride, 0.5 M solution in diglyme
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H315, H319, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless No information available Emergency Overview Combustible liquid. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May form explosive peroxides. Hygroscopic Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation 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 P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. Hygroscopic. May form explosive peroxides.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity