Do not use halogenated extinguishing agents such as Halon or carbon tetrachloride. Explodes on contact with fluorine, chlorine, halogenated hydrocarbons, fuming nitric acid, and nitrogen trifluoride. May produce hydrogen upon contact with water. Contact with aluminum, lithium, and other active metals may form metal halides, which may ignite spontaneously. Diborane will attack some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.
Storage Consider using leak detection and alarm systems.
Store and use in a fume hood or ventilated gas cabinet free of ignition sources. Follow all applicable recommendations for storage and handling of compressed gases . Disposal Diborane cylinders should be returned to the compressed gas distributor when emptied or no longer used. For More Information See the MSDS for diborane from BOC Gases . Please offer suggestions for improving this page.