Molecular Formula | BH4Li |
Molar Mass | 21.78 |
Density | 0.896g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 280 °C |
Boling Point | 66°C/760mmHg |
Flash Point | −1°F |
Water Solubility | soluble H2O above pH 7, ether, tetrahydrofuran, aliphatic amines [MER06] |
Solubility | Soluble in ether, THF, and aliphatic aminesSoluble in ether, tetrahydrofuran, aliphatic amines and ethanol. |
Appearance | Powder |
Specific Gravity | 0.66 |
Color | White |
Merck | 14,5525 |
Storage Condition | water-free area |
Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
Explosive Limit | 4.00-75.60%(V) |
Risk Codes | R14/15 - R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R19 - May form explosive peroxides R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R22 - Harmful if swallowed R12 - Extremely Flammable |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 3399 4.3/PG 1 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | ED2725000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-21 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2850 00 20 |
Hazard Class | 4.3 |
Packing Group | I |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Commonly used as raw materials for the preparation of other borohydrides. Used as a reducing agent for hydrogen sources and organic groups (such as aldehydes, ketones, esters). It is industrially used for bleaching wood pulp and electroless plating (electroless plating). Used as a strong reducing agent, it can reduce aldehydes, ketones and esters. |
category | flammable articles in contact with water |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammable when exposed to water; flammable hydrogen when exposed to water |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from hydrochloric acid |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand |