Sodium borohydride is an odorless white to gray-white microcrystalline powder which often forms lumps. It is soluble in water, w

The principle application of sodium borohydride is the production of sodium dithionite, which is used as a bleaching agent for wood pulp. Sulfur dioxide reacts with the borohydride. In a related process, sodium dithionite is used in the dyeing industry. Sodium borohydride can also be used in oxymercuration reactions.

Sodium borohydride