Lithium methoxide, 10% solution in methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H251, H314, H336, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Self-heating; may catch fire Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Keep cool Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Take off contaminated clothing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Eyes Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store separately

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Optic nerve, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Skin, Central nervous system (CNS), Liver, Kidney. Label Elements