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 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid Self-heating; may catch fire May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Keep only in original container Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell 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 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire Evacuate area Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance In case of fire: Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F Store away from other materials Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water May form combustible dust concentrations in air