Sodium ethanolate,Sodium ethoxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water. Causes burns.Corrosive.Water-reactive.Air sensitive.Moisture sensitive.

Potential health effects

Eye: May cause eye injury. Causes severe eye irritation and burns. Skin: Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Ingestion may cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal spasm. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, and possible pulmonary edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. First Aid Measures Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes). Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure. Destroy contaminated shoes. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Fire and Explosion Data