Sodium methoxide, anhydrous powder

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable solids Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Combustible dust Yes

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Hazard statements

Flammable solid May form combustible dust concentrations in air Self-heating; may catch fire May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Keep only in original container

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse 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 for extinction Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F Store away from other materials Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water