General Information
Revision date
2020-11-18
Product name
SODIUM
Substance name
SODIUM METAL
CAS No.
7440-23-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of Tetraethyl and tetramethyl lead, titanium reduction, sodium peroxide, sodium the chemical and hydride, polymerisation catalyst for synthetic rubber, analytical chemistry,
1.2.2. Uses advised against
to make sodium salts, reducing agent (ketones), laboratory reagent, coolant in nuclear reactors, electric power cable (encased in polyethylene), non-glare lighting for highways and heat transfer agent in solar powered electric generators
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Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Substances and Mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. AUH014 Reacts violently with water
Hazard pictograms
Flame, Corrosion
Precautionary statements
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
Prevention
P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand for extinction.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P404 Store in a closed container. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
the Category 1 substance/mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. AUH014 Reacts violently with water Pictogram (s) Flame, Corrosion Precautionary P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent statement – reaction and possible flash fire. Prevention P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Precautionary statement – Response P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand for extinction. Precautionary P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. statement – Storage P404 Store in a closed container. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
