Name:
Potassium borohydride 98%
Synonym:
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate; Potassium tetrahydroborate(1-)
CAS:
13762-51-1
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Potassium borohydride 98%
Synonym:Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate; Potassium tetrahydroborate(1-)
Synonym:Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium; Potassium borohydrate; Potassium tetrahydroborate; Potassium tetrahydroborate(1-)
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 13762-51-1 | Potassium borohydride | 98 | 237-360-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: T F Risk Phrases: 15 34 24/25 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Effects may be delayed.
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Effects may be delayed.
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. 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. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. If water-reactive products are embedded in the skin, no water should be applied. The embedded products should be covered with a light oil.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
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 victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. If water-reactive products are embedded in the skin, no water should be applied. The embedded products should be covered with a light oil.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
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 victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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. 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. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Use approved class D extinguishing agents or smother with dry sand, clay, or sodium bicarbonate. DO NOT USE WATER! Contact professional fire-fighters immediately.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. 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. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas. May ignite or explode on contact with steam or moist air.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Use approved class D extinguishing agents or smother with dry sand, clay, or sodium bicarbonate. DO NOT USE WATER! Contact professional fire-fighters immediately.
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. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Remove ignition sources since flammable hydrogen gas may be generated by reaction with water.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Remove ignition sources since flammable hydrogen gas may be generated by reaction with water.
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. 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. Discard contaminated shoes. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Water free area.
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. 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. Discard contaminated shoes. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. 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. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13762-51-1: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13762-51-1: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 500 deg C (dec)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 500 deg C
Solubility in water: Reacts.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1100g/cm3
Molecular Formula: H4BK
Molecular Weight: 53.93
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Combines vigorously or explosively with water. Water contact produces hydrogen gas.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of boron, borane, hydrogen gas, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Combines vigorously or explosively with water. Water contact produces hydrogen gas.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of boron, borane, hydrogen gas, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium borohydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium borohydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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: 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: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13762-51-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 13762-51-1 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 13762-51-1 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
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