Lithium borohydride
[CAS# 16949-15-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organic lithium
• Name: Lithium borohydride
• Synonyms: Lithium tetrahydroborate
• Molecular Formula: LiBH₄
• Molecular Weight: 21.78
• CAS Registry Number: 16949-15-8
• EC Number: 241-021-7

Properties

• Density: 0.896
• Melting point: -108 ºC
• Boiling point: 66 ºC
• Flash point: -17 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;T
• Risk Codes: R14/15;R23/24/25;R34
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S43;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H261
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H260
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

• Transport Information: UN 1413