Section 1 - Chemical Product ? MSDS Name:Benzyltriphenylphosphonium borohydride 98% Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS| CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
| 18117-29-8 | Benzyltriphenylphosphonium borohydride | 98% | unlisted |
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 15 34
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ? EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Causes burns.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Not available.
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.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
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. May react with acids or moisture to form explosive hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. DO NOT USE WATER!
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.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ? Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep away from strong acids. 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 ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 18117-29-8: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ?
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 160 - 163 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C25H22P.BH4
Molecular Weight: 368.27
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ? Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Water, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron, phosphorous fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ? RTECS#:
CAS# 18117-29-8 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Benzyltriphenylphosphonium borohydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
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: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 4.3 (8)
UN Number: 3131
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3 (8)
UN Number: 3131
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 3131
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ?
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 18117-29-8: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 18117-29-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 18117-29-8 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A
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