SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE (CED0002124)

SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE (BH4Na) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 37.83 g/mol. SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE belongs to the miscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals, a class of mixed metal/non-metal compounds within the inorganic compounds. In industrial and biological contexts, it serves as a reducing agent (PMC13141788, PMC11307991) and an electron donor (PMC12584762, PMC9088900). Additional industrial roles include its use as an antioxidant, softener and conditioner, filler, flavouring and nutrient, fuel (PMC11679765), and stabilizer (PMC9571871). The compound is utilized in plastics, specifically in Polypropylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, and High-Density Polyethylene. It is released from or found in 15 recorded sources. These include Building & Construction materials such as tents or canopies and ceilings; Food, food processing & cookware, specifically treatment of hops and food contact materials; Household cleaning & consumer products, including non electric simulated smoking devices; and Electrical & Electronic Equipment, such as antennas, auxiliary devices, communication cables or conductors, coils, and cores yokes or armatures. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.