General Information
Revision date
2010-03-12
Product name
WiO - Class 3 (Water in Oil Reagent)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Analytical reagent
supplier name
BP Middle East
Emergency telephone
Carechem: +44 (0) 1235 239 671 (Arabic language 24/7) +44 (0) 1235 239 670 (English language 24/7
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Company Information
company name
BP Middle East
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDSadvice@bp.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Directive 1999/45/EC: This preparation is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC as amended and adapted.
Other physicochemical hazards
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Health hazards
May cause burns Calcium hydride reacts strongly exothermically with water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Under these circumstances the reaction mixture is likely to be strongly irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes and may cause chemical burns if not removed immediately. See sections 11 and 12 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms and environmental hazards. 3 .
