Name:	Sodium borohydride powder Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:	Sodium tetrahydroborate; SBH
CAS:	16940-66-2

Section 1 - Chemical Product   MSDS Name:Sodium borohydride powder Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Sodium tetrahydroborate; SBH

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Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS#	Chemical Name	content	EINECS#
16940-66-2	Sodium borohydride	>98	241-004-4

Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 15 25 34

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Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Toxic if swallowed. Causes burns.Water-reactive.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. When substance becomes wet or comes in contact with moisture of the mucous membranes, it will cause burns.
Skin:
May be absorbed through the skin. May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause lung damage.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause lung damage.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
  General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Combustion generates toxic fumes. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small fires, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. For large fires, use dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire burn.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Do not get water inside containers.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
  Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Store protected from moisture.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Physical State: Crystals
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: alkaline in sol.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 400 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 37 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 400C (Dec)
Flash Point: 250 deg C ( 482.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: > 400 deg C
Solubility in water: soluble & reactive in water
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.074
Molecular Formula: H4BNa
Molecular Weight: 37.8278

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if heated. May decompose on exposure to moist air or water. Combines vigorously or explosively with water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, moisture, contact with water, temperatures above 200C, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), alcohols and glycols (e.g. butyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol), aldehydes (e.g.
acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), amides (e.g.
butyramide, diethyltoluamide, dimethyl formamide), amines (aliphatic and aromatic, e.g. dimethyl amine, propylamine, pyridine, triethylamine), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate, carbofuran), caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide), cyanides (e.g.
potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), dithiocarbamates (e.g. ferbam, maneb, metham, thiram), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl formate), ethers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron, borane, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  RTECS#:
CAS# 16940-66-2: ED3325000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 16940-66-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 36 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 50 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 50 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 162 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 230 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium borohydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
IATA
Shipping Name: Sodium borohydride
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1426
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1426
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1426
Packing group: I

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 18 Handle and open container with care.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 16940-66-2: 2
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 16940-66-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 16940-66-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 16940-66-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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