Sodium Borohydrid

Identification More
[Name]

Sodium borohydride
[CAS]

16940-66-2
[Synonyms]

AF
COBALT-DOPED SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
SBH
SODIUM BORANATE
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
SODIUM TETRAHYDRIDEBORATE
SODIUM TETRAHYDRIDOBORATE
SODIUM TETRAHYDROBORATE
BH4Na
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodium
Borate(1-),tetrahydro-,sodium
Borate(1-)tetrahydro-,sodium
Borohydrure de sodium
borohydruredesodium
borohydruredesodium(french)
borol
hidkitexdf
NaBH4
Sodium tetrahydroborate(1-)
sodiumborohydrate
[EINECS(EC#)]

241-004-4
[Molecular Formula]

BH4Na
[MDL Number]

MFCD00003518
[Molecular Weight]

37.83
[MOL File]

16940-66-2.mol
Chemical Properties Back Directory
[Appearance]

White solid
[mp ]

>300 ®C (dec.)(lit.)
[bp ]

500®C
[density ]

1.035 g/mL at 25 ®C
[Fp ]

158 ®F
[storage temp. ]

Store at RT.
[form ]

tablets
[Stability:]

Stability Stable, but reacts readily with water (reaction may be violent). Incompatible with water, oxidizing agents, carbon dioxide, hydrogen halides, acids, palladium, ruthenium and other metal salts, glass. Flammable solid. Air-sensitive.
[Water Solubility ]

550 g/L (25 ºC)
[Sensitive ]

Hygroscopic
[Merck ]

14,8592
[CAS DataBase Reference]

16940-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
[NIST Chemistry Reference]

Sodium tetrahydroborate(16940-66-2)
[Storage Precautions]

Store under inert gas;Air sensitive;Moisture sensitive
[EPA Substance Registry System]

16940-66-2(EPA Substance)
Safety Data Back Directory
[Hazard Codes ]

F,T,N,C,Xn
[Risk Statements ]

R60:May impair fertility.
R61:May cause harm to the unborn child.
R15:Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
R34:Causes burns.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R24/25:Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R35:Causes severe burns.
R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
R42/43:May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact .
R49:May cause cancer by inhalation.
R63:Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R62:Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin .
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact.
[Safety Statements ]

S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S43:In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk add-Never use water) .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S50:Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves .