n-Butyllithium, 2.5M solution in hexanes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H250, H260, H304, H314, H336, H361, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Yellow Petroleum distillates Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P422 - Store contents under inert gas

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. Water reactive.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Reacts with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.