Synonym(s): Sodium tetrahydridoborate
Formula: NaBH4
Formula weight: 37.83
Purity: 98%
CAS Number: 16940-66-2
UN Number: UN1426
Hazard Class: 4.3
Packing Group: I
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2850.00
Hazard Statements: H301-H311-H331-H314-H318-H261
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Precautionary Statements: P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P370+P378i-P402+P404
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 or doctor/physician. In case of fire: Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Risk Phrases: 15-23/24/25-34
Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns.
Safety Phrases: 7/8-26-36/37/39-43-45
Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Form: 6.35mm dia x 12.7mm Caplets
Density: 1.074
Melting point: 400° dec.
Merck: 14,8592
EINECS: 241-004-4
MDL: MFCD00003518
RTECS: ED3325000