General Information
Revision date
2021-01-18
Product name
Cesium
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-46-2
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260)
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN:Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
2.3 Other hazards
Water reactive In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment
