SODIUM TETRAHYDROBORATE | ICSC: 1670 (October 2006) |
Sodium borohydride |
CAS #: 16940-66-2 |
UN #: 1426 |
EC Number: 241-004-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids, alcohol, oxidizing agents or water. | NO open flames. | Use dry sand, dry powder. NO water. NO foam. NO carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. Skin burns. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneouslyToxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong acids, alcohols, powdered metals and water. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM TETRAHYDROBORATE | ICSC: 1670 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NaBH4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations