BC2936 Boron Silicide (SiB6) Powder (CAS: 12008-29-6)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Boron Silicide

CAS #: 12007-81-7

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Skin irritation (Category 2), H315

Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319

Specific target organ toxicity \-single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ Vapors/ spray.P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for

breathing.

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.

P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).

P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances: Boron Silicide (syn: Silicon Boride)

Formula: B4Si

Molecular Weight: 71.33 g/mol

CAS-No.: 12007-81-7

EC-No.: 234-518-5

Hazardous components

Component

Classification

Concentration

Silicon tetraboride

Skin Irrit.

2; Eye Irrit.

2A; STOT SE

3; H315, H319, H335-

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Move out of dangerous area.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a

physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayedThe most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or

in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

no data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Borane/boron oxides, silicon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Further information

no data available

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing Vapors, mist or gas. Ensure

adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed

containers for disposal.

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for

preventive fire protection.

For precautions see section 2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Keep in a dry place.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Components with workplace control parametersContains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks

and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and

approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique

(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of

contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

Wash and dry hands.

Body Protection

impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration

and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level

protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use

respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as

NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance

Form: powder

Colour: dark grey

Odor: no data available

Odor Threshold: no data available

pH: no data available

Melting point/freezing point: no data available

Initial boiling point and boiling range: no data available

Flash point: not applicable

EVaporation rate: no data available

Flammability (solid, gas): no data available

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: no data available

Vapor pressure: no data available

Vapor density: no data available

Relative density: 2.4 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)

Water solubility: no data available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available

Auto-ignition temperature: no data available

Decomposition temperature: no data available

Viscosity: no data available

Explosive properties: no data available

Oxidizing properties: no data available

Other safety information: no data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

no data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

Conditions to avoid

no data available

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products - no data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

no data available

Inhalation: no data available

Dermal: no data available

no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure

Inhalation-May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity -repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Additional InformationRTECS: Not available

Dermatitis, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Cough, chest pain, Difficulty in breathing, To the best of our

knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Stomach-Irregularities-Based on Human Evidence

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Product

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)

Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not dangerous goods

IATA

Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302

Components

SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,

Section 302.

SARA 313

Components

SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that

exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA 311/312Hazards

Chronic Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Silicon tetraboride

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New Jersey Right To Know Components

Silicon tetraboride

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California Prop. 65 Components

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or any other reproductive harm.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.