General Information
Revision date
2018-05-24
Product name
METHYLLITHIUM, 3M in diethoxymethane
Product Synonyms
LITHIUM METHIDE
Chemical name
METAL ALKYL
supplier name
GELEST, INC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (USA); +1 703-527-3887 (International
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GELEST, INC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@gelest.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H250, H260, H314, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite gases Category 1 spontaneously Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, open flames, sparks. - No smoking. P222 - Do not allow contact with air. P223 - Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe vapors. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P334 - If on skin: Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Print date: 04/10/2019 EN (English US) SDS ID: OMLI041 P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): take off immediately all contaminated clothing. rinse skin with water/shower 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 doctor P321 - Specific treatment (see first aid instructions on this label) P335+P334 - Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use dry chemical powder followed by sand or dolomite to extinguish. P402+P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Keep in a cool place P405 - Store locked up. P422 - Store contents under nitrogen P501 - Dispose of contents/container to licensed waste disposal facility.
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable