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806373 Sodium borohydride

Sodium borohydride fine granular for synthesis. CAS No. 16940-66-2, EC Number 241-004-4.

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Synonyms: Sodium tetrahydridoborate

CAS #: 16940-66-2 EC Number: 241-004-4 Molar Mass: 37.83 g/mol Chemical Formula: NaBH₄ Hill Formula: H₄BNa
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
16940-66-2241-004-4H₄BNaNaBH₄37.83 g/mol
Description
Catalogue Number806373
SynonymsSodium tetrahydridoborate
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Product Information
CAS number16940-66-2
EC number241-004-4
Hill FormulaH₄BNa
Chemical formulaNaBH₄
Molar Mass37.83 g/mol
HS Code2850 00 90
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationSodium borohydride fine granular for synthesis. CAS No. 16940-66-2, EC Number 241-004-4.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point500 °C (decomposition)
Density1.07 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit3.02 %(V)
Flash point69 °C not applicable
Ignition temperature220 °C
Melting Point>360 °C (slow decomposition)
pH value11 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<1 hPa (25 °C)
Bulk density350 - 500 kg/m3
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 160 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 230 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
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Hazard Statement(s)H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement(s)P231 + P232: Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P260: Do not breathe dust.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P402 + P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSED3325000
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Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1426 , 4.3, I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1426 , 4.3, I
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1426 , 4.3, I
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Color according to Munsell color systemnot more intensely colored than reference standard NE12
Assay (hypochlorite)≥ 98.0 %
Identity (ICP-OES)passes test

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