General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
Sodium hydride, 60% dispersion in mineral oil
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Company Information
company name
dispersion
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Health hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Label Elements Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Precautionary Statements Prevention P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P223 - Do not allow contact with water Response P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish 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 hazards which do not result in classification Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
