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General Information
Revision date
2014-06-27
Product name
Calcium hydride
Product Synonyms
Calcium Dihydride
CAS No.
7789-78-8
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Skin Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
May form combustible dust concentrations in air Unknown Acute Toxicity .? % of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown toxicity.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 1 flammable gases Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
