General Information
Revision date
2015-05-29
Product name
BEM(D) 20% IN HEPTANE
Chemical name
Organomagnesium Compound
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General function
Emergency telephone
+1-225-344-7147
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Albemarle Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
HSE@Albemarle.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - (H336) Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Substances or mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 2
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May cause drowsiness or dizziness Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Highly flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Liquid Color Clear. Odor Hydrocarbon.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid release to the environment Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Keep cool
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do not induce vomiting Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Collect spillage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
Reacts violently with water