sodium cyanoborodeuteride

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. May cause cancer.Corrosive.Toxic.Highly flammable.Water-reactive.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Toxic in contact with skin.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
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. Toxic if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.

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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 flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
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:

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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. Can burn in a fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry chemical to fight fire.

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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. Remove all sources of ignition.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
Water free area.

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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.
Exposure Limits CAS# 25895-62-9: 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 NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: white to off-white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: >242 deg C dec
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: CBD3NNa
Molecular Weight: 65.86

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, contact with water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, acids, moist air or water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 25895-62-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium cyanoborodeuteride, 98 atom % D - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 4.3 (6.1)
UN Number: 3134
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3 (6.1)
UN Number: 3134
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3 (6.1)
UN Number: 3134
Packing group: I

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
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# 25895-62-9: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 25895-62-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 25895-62-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A