General Information
Revision date
2020-03-30
Product name
Sodium borohydride ACS
CAS No.
16940-66-2
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301+H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard classes and hazard categories
Hazard statements
Substance or mixture which in contact with water emits flammable gas, category 1 H260 Acute toxicity, category 3, oral and dermal H301+H311 Skin corrosion, category 1B H314 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling in accordance with (SOR/2015-17)
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… 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. P308+P310 IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
2.3 Other hazards
none/none
