WHMIS (Sodium borohydride)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases - Category 11 2 3 4

• Combustible dusts - See comments below3

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 35

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 15 6 7

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 15 6 7

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 1

Danger

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously (H260)
Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This product could belong to the hazard class "Combustible dust", based on various factors related to the combustibility and explosiveness of its dust, including composition, shape and size of the particles.

References

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