General Information
Version
ID 1.02
Revision date
2026-09-25
Product name
Sodium hydride (60% in Paraffin oil)
CAS No.
7646-69-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research and development purposes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No uses advised 1.3 Safety Data Sheet supplier details
Emergency telephone
+44 20 3807 3798
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fluorochem Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@fluorochem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H304, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification H260 Water-react. 1 H304 Asp. Tox. 1 H413 Aquatic Chronic 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS08 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see Section 4 on this SDS). P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous waste disposal.
Supplemental label elements
None
2.3 Other hazards
Other Classification Hazards This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to have endocrine disrupting properties for envi- ronment , according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to have endocrine disrupting properties affect- ing human health, according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification H260 Water-react. 1 H304 Asp. Tox. 1 H413 Aquatic Chronic 4