MSDS Name:Lithium borohydride 95%
Synonym:

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Causes burns.Corrosive.Water-reactive.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Causes cough, sore throat, chest pain, and lightheadedness.
Inhalation:
Effects may be delayed. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation of the gums and mouth. May cause lung damage.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause anemia and other blood cell abnormalities. May cause digestive tract and cardiac disturbances.

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:
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 not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

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 violently with water giving off flammable gas which may explode.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use halogenated agents. Use approved class D extinguishing agents or smother with dry sand, clay, or sodium bicarbonate. Do NOT use water, carbon dioxide, or foam.

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. Do not flush into a sewer. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal.

Handling:
Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. emsdss may develop pressure upon prolonged storage. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Water free area.

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 16949-15-8: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear natural rubber gloves, apron, and/or clothing.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

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: 280 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: 4.00 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 75.60 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: >280 deg C
Solubility in water: 20.9 G/100ML (10C)
Specific Gravity/Density: .6660g/cm3
Molecular Formula: H4BLi
Molecular Weight: 21.77

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Exposure to air, contact with water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, acids, moist air or water, halogenated hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron, borane.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

RTECS#:
CAS# 16949-15-8: ED2725000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 16949-15-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 87800 ug/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium borohydride, 95% - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

IATA
Shipping Name: LITHIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1413
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: LITHIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1413
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LITHIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1413
Packing group: I

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
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# 16949-15-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 16949-15-8 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 16949-15-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 16949-15-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.