Sodium borodeuteride
Agent Name
Sodium borodeuteride
CAS Number
15681-89-7
Formula
B-D4.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sodium (2H4)tetrahydroborate(1-); [ChemIDplus] Deuterated sodium borohydride; UN1426
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Reacts with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium borohydride." See "Deuterium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Sodium borohydride."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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