Calcium hydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H315, H319

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Grey Odorless Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Reacts violently with water. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. Water reactive.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts with water.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation