Sodium borohydride, 98% min

CAS: 16940-66-2 | BH4Na | 37.83 g/mol

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Additional Details: CAS Number: 16940-66-2 Weight: 0.10000kg Transport: UN number : 1426 Chem class : 4.3 Pack group : I


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  • Description and Specification
  • Alternative Products
  • Documentation
  • Safety and Handling
Description and Specification

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 16940-66-2
Molecular Formula BH4Na
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 37.83
MDL Number MFCD00003518
InChI Key YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym Sodium tetrahydridoborate
IUPAC Name sodium boranuide
SMILES [BH4-].[Na+]

Specification

Chemical Name or Material Sodium borohydride
Melting Point 400°C (decomposition)
CAS 16940-66-2
Color White
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 98% min.
Molecular Formula BH4Na
MDL Number MFCD00003518
Synonym Sodium tetrahydridoborate
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Also soluble in liquid ammonia,amines,pyridine.
InChI Key YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [BH4-].[Na+]
IUPAC Name sodium boranuide
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 37.83
Formula Weight 37.83
Ignition Point 220°C (428°F)
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 1.074
Alternative Products
Documentation

Technical documents

Safety and Handling

[Sodium borohydride]

[Danger]

[{code=H260, sequence=1, description=In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.}, {code=H301, sequence=2, description=Toxic if swallowed.}, {code=H314, sequence=3, description=Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.}, {code=H360, sequence=4, description=May damage fertility or the unborn child.}]

[{code=P201, sequence=51, description=Obtain special instructions before use.}, {code=P202, sequence=52, description=Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.}, {code=P223, sequence=53, description=Do not allow contact with water.}, {code=P231+P232, sequence=54, description=Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.}, {code=P260, sequence=55, description=Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.}, {code=P264, sequence=56, description=Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.}, {code=P270, sequence=57, description=Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.}, {code=P271, sequence=58, description=Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.}, {code=P280, sequence=59, description=Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.}, {code=P303+P361+P353, sequence=60, description=IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.}, {code=P304+P340, sequence=61, description=IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.}, {code=P305+P351+P338, sequence=62, description=IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.}, {code=P310, sequence=63, description=Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.}, {code=P330, sequence=64, description=Rinse mouth.}, {code=P331, sequence=65, description=Do NOT induce vomiting.}, {code=P363, sequence=66, description=Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.}, {code=P370+P378, sequence=67, description=In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.}, {code=P402+P404, sequence=68, description=Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.}, {code=P405, sequence=69, description=Store locked up.}, {code=P501b, sequence=70, description=Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.}]

[{code=MIXTURE LIST, sequence=1, description=Contain: Sodium borohydride}]

[{code=GHS02, sequence=1, description=FLAME}, {code=GHS05, sequence=2, description=CORROSION}, {code=GHS06, sequence=3, description=SKULL & CROSSBONES}, {code=GHS08, sequence=4, description=HEALTH HAZARD}]


Product Identifier
  • Sodium borohydride

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Statement
  • H260- In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H301- Toxic if swallowed.
  • H314- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H360- May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement
  • P201- Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P223- Do not allow contact with water.
  • P231+P232- Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P260- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P264- Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P303+P361+P353- IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340- IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310- Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P330- Rinse mouth.
  • P331- Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P363- Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P370+P378- In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P402+P404- Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
  • P405- Store locked up.
  • P501b- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental Information
  • MIXTURE LIST- Contain: Sodium borohydride