ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM BORODEUTERIDE, 98 ATOM % D, 20559-1  -- 6810-00N014644
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BORODEUTERIDE, 98 ATOM % D, 20559-1
MSDS Date:08/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014644
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BORODEUTERIDE, 98 ATOM % D
CAS:15681-89-7

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA: TRIMETHYLAMINE, THE RXN BY-PRODUCT. THE ADDN OF
    SUPPORTED NOBLE METAL CATALYSTS TO SOLNS OF SODIUM (ING 03)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 02: BOROHYDRIDE CAN RESULT IN IGNIT OF LIBERATED
    HYDROGEN GAS. THE REDUCTION OF RUTHENIUM SALT SOLNS WITH (ING 04)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 03: BOROHYDRIDE SOLNS TO GIVE THE METAL OR AN ALLOY
    GAVE SOLID PRODUCTS WHICH WERE DRIED & SUBSEQUENTLY (ING 05)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 04: EXPLO WHEN DISTURBED BY A SPATULA OR ON CONT
    W/WATER. EYE PROT: MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD TO GOGG .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO
    TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES
    AND SKIN. INHALATION MAY BE FATAL  AS A RESULT OF SPASM,
    INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE LARYNX AND BRONCHI, CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
    WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IN CASE OF CONTACT,
    IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF
    INHALED, REMOVE TO	FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE SOLID
Extinguishing Media:CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL ONLY. DO NOT
    USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    FLAMMABLE SOLID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATL IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST
    EXPLO. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CNDTNS. MATL READILY REACTS
    WITH WATER GENERATING FLAMM AND/OR EXPLO HYDROGEN GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS, HEAVY RUB GLOVES. COVER W/DRY
    LIME, SAND, SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPARKING
    TOOLS & TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VE NT & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. MOISTURE
    SENSITIVE. HYGROSCOPIC. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN
    FLAME. STORE UNDER NITROGEN. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BRTHG DUST. AVOID CNTCT W/EYES, SKIN & CLTHG.
    AVOID PRLNG/RPTD EXPOS. CORR. TOX. SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE IN
    DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE (DMF) WILL UNDERGO RUNAWAY THERM RXNS RSLTG IN
    VIOLENT DECOMP. AN INDUCTI ON PERIOD IS INVOLVED & (SEE SUPP DATA)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.(SEE INGRED-05)
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: PH OF 1.0 IF NECESSARY. LET STAND OVERNIGHT. NEUT SOLN
    (PH OF 7.0). EVAP SOLN & BURY RESIDUE IN A LANDFILL SITE APPRVD FOR
    HAZ WASTE DISP. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS. OTH ER
    PREC: IS TEMP DEPENDENT, E.G. 45 HRS@ 62C & 45 MIN @ 90C. TEMP CAN
    REACH AUTOIGNIT TEMP (190C) OF (SEE INGRED 02)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, ALCOHOLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR OR
    WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BORANE/BORON OXIDES. LIBERATES
    FLAMMABLE/ EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE SOLID IN (OR DILUTE SOLN WITH) LG VOL
    OF WATER. CAREFULLY ADD DILUTED SOLN OF ACETIC ACID/ACETONE TO MIX
    IN WELL VENT AREA. MAKE PROVISIONS TO SAFELY VENT HYDROGEN GAS
    GIVEN OFF DURING DECOMP . CHECK SOLN ACIDITY & ADJUST TO (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

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