**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 33725-74-5 |Tetrabutylammonium borohydride, 98% | 98% | 251-658-2 |
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Hazard Symbols: XI F
Risk Phrases: 15 36/37/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Irritating
to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Water-reactive.Highly
flammable.The toxicological properties of this material have not
been fully investigated.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
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. Can burn in a fire, releasing toxic vapors. Water
Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable
and/or toxic gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust,
vapor, mist, or gas. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Water free area.
**** 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# 33725-74-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 124 - 128 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 140 deg C ( 284.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 140 deg C
Solubility in water: soluble in aprotic solvent
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C16H40BN
Molecular Weight: 257.30
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, contact with water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, water, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron,
borane, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 33725-74-5 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Tetrabutylammonium borohydride, 98% -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 2813
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 2813
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 2813
Packing group: I
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 33725-74-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 33725-74-5 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 33725-74-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 33725-74-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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