Methyllithium, 1.6 M solution in diethyl ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H250, H260, H302, H314, H336

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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 Do not allow contact with water Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture 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 Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion 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 in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 1 flammable gases Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Label Elements Signal Word