What is the NOAEL for Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4)?
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) has 9 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5.1 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4)
Also known as: Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodium (1:1), Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodium, Borol, Sodium tetrahydridoborate, Colorstrip 2000 (+11 more)
CAS 16940-66-2
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) (CAS 16940-66-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H260, H301, H311, H314, H318, H332, H360, H335).
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
9
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Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
21 fields
Name
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4)
CAS Number
16940-66-2
DTXSID
DTXSID80893977
Molecular Formula
BH4.Na
InChI Key
YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms
Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodium (1:1)Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodiumBorolSodium tetrahydridoborateColorstrip 2000Hidkitex DFHydrifinSodium borohydrateSodium borohydrideSodium borohydride (Na(BH4))Sodium hydroborateSodium tetrahydroborate
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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WHO/JECFA
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| Short-term Effects | The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. |
| Routes of Exposure | Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
AntioxidantSoftener and conditionerFillerFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 9 of 9 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
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| =5.1 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL |
| 87L0B9CPPA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 87L0B9CPPA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 87L0B9CPPA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 87L0B9CPPA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0.036 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP ICE acute inhalation |
| >5.18 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP ICE acute inhalation |
| =9.6 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral: feed | Rat | EFSA |
| =9.6 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral: feed | Rat | EFSA |
Showing 9 of 9 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Sodium tetrahydroborate | 241-004-4 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA
1 records
1 food-safety record found.
View full food safety profile →Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4)?
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Sodium Borohydride. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H260, H301, H311, H314, H318, H332, H360, H335).
Is Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) used outside industrial chemicals?
Boron sodium hydride (BNaH4) also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.