Sodium Borohydride
- CAS Number
- 16940-66-2
- HSN Code
- 28500010
- Molecular Formula
- NaBH4
- Catalogue Number
- AL4091
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 37.83 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium borohydride is an inorganic sodium salt and a metal tetrahydridoborate.
Also known as Sodium tetrahydroborate, Sodium boranide.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4091
- CAS Number
- 16940-66-2
- Molecular Formula
- NaBH4
- Molecular Weight
- 37.83 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28500010
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes); Density: 1.074 g/cu cm (anhydrous material); Solubility: Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether.
- Appearance
- White to gray-white microcystalline powder or lumps
- Shelf Life
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm plastic bottle, 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong acids, alcohols, powdered metals and water.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Borohydride
- Catalogue No.
- AL4091
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 16940-66-2
- EC Number
- 241-004-4
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- 004-001-00-0
- Chemical Formula
- NaBH4
- HSN Code
- 28500010
- Synonyms
- Sodium tetrahydroborate, Sodium boranide
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Reducing agent in organic synthesis
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Water-react. 1; Acute Tox. 3; Skin Corr. 1C; Eye Dam. 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 4311764 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Corrosive, Acute Toxic
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H318: Causes serious eye damage
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Reacts with water to release flammable hydrogen gas
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium Borohydride
- CAS No.
- 16940-66-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do NOT induce vomiting; give dilute vinegar, lemon juice, milk, or olive oil; call a doctor.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; potential for burns in contact with moisture.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Flammable hydrogen gas may be released upon contact with water or acids.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Avoid ignition sources. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle under inert atmosphere. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and goggles.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong acids, alcohols, powdered metals and water.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust or vapors are generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Granular solid
- Colour
- White to gray
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes)
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 1000 °C (decomposes)
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- ~220 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- 400 °C
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable hydrogen gas released upon contact with water
- Vapour pressure
- Not applicable
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 1.074 g/cu cm (anhydrous material)
- Solubility
- Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive under normal conditions
- Oxidising properties
- Not an oxidizer
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts vigorously with water and acids, releasing flammable hydrogen gas.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Anhydrous material is stable in dry air to 300 °C; decomposes slowly at 400 °C and rapidly at 500 °C.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating and on contact with acids, powdered metals, water and moisture. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen). The substance is a strong reducing agent.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, water, moisture.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition emits toxic fumes of sodium oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 160 mg/kg bw; LD50 Rat ip 18 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1426
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1426
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1426
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1426
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1426
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Sodium Borohydride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Sodium Borohydride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Sodium Borohydride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Sodium Borohydride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Sodium Borohydride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 4.3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- I
- Packing group (IMDG)
- I
- Packing group (IATA)
- I
- Packing group (ADN)
- I
- Packing group (RID)
- I
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Sodium borohydride is primarily used as a mild and selective reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols. It is widely employed in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drug compounds. Additionally, it finds applications in the production of specialty chemicals, in the reduction of metal ions in electroplating, and in the preparation of boron-containing compounds. Its ability to release hydrogen gas also makes it useful in hydrogen storage and generation applications.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01359
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 37.83 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Soluble |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes) | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether |
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