General Information
Version
2.1
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE pure
CAS No.
16940-66-2
REACH No
01-2119485016-39-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for industrial and laboratory use. Not suitable for domestic use
supplier name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44(0) 113 2362811
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@viclabs.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301, H314, H318, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Contact with water > flam gas, category 1 H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1C H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/irritation, category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage Reproductive toxicity, category 1B H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Toxic if swallowed. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. Use dry powder for extinction.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Contact with water > flam gas, category 1 H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed. Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1C H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/irritation, category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Reproductive toxicity, category 1B H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
