**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 13762-51-1 |Potassium borohydride | 100 | 237-360-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases: 15 22 36/37/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Harmful if
swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause
severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Can cause nervous system damage.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
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 not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas.
Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. Do NOT use dry chemical. DO
NOT USE WATER!
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not expose spill to
water.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with
water.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 13762-51-1:
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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white to light cream
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 400 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Decomposed by water
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: KBH4
Molecular Weight: 53.9363
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture, contact with water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alcohols, strong bases. May decompose
on exposure to moist air or water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of boron, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 13762-51-1: TS7525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13762-51-1: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 46 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50
= 55 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 60 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 167
mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 230 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium borohydride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
The product is chemically identically to the natural amino acid
L-Serine and can therefor be degraded microbiologically.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1870
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1870
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1870
Packing group: I
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 18 Handle and open container with care.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13762-51-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 13762-51-1 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 13762-51-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 13762-51-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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