Sodium triacetoxyborohydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H261, H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid In contact with water releases flammable gas Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Do not allow contact with water Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 2 flammable gases Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word