n-Hexyllithium, 33 wt.% solution in n-hexane

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

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 P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use limestone powder, sodium chloride or dry sand 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

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

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Reacts violently with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.