Sodium tetraethylborate
Agent Name
Sodium tetraethylborate
CAS Number
15523-24-7
Formula
C8-H20-B.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borate(1-), tetraethyl-, sodium; [ChemIDplus] UN3393
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
White, off-white, or yellow crystals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Self-heating in large quantities and may catch fire; Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Triethylboron."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, water-reactive."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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