40% Sodium Dispersion in Transformer Oil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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OSHA HCS Classification

Substance and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. (Annex II) F (Highly Flammable), C (Corrosive) Nature of special risk attributed to dangerous substances (Annex III): R14/15, R35 Safety advice concerning dangerous chemical substances (Annex IV): S6, S33, S7/8, S36/37/39 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Sodium dispersion is grey with a thick slurry consistency and no odor. Corrosive. Reacts violently with water releasing and igniting flammable hydrogen gas, perhaps explosively. Flammable solid. May catch fire if exposed to moist air, air, or oxygen. Causes severe caustic and thermal burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Fumes may cause severe respiratory tract irritation. Transformer oil may cause allergic reactions.

Precautionary statements

P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, bacause of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P330+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove / Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin (or hair) with water/ shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in position 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/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental 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: Cover with DRY dolomite, DRY sand, or Ansul's Met-L-X. DO NOT use water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, halogenated or foam extinguishing agents. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye and skin contact, inhalation Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory tract Medical Conditions Generally Recognized as Aggravated by Exposure: Persons with preexisting skin and respiratory conditions may be more susceptible to the effects of this product. Carcinogenicity: Sodium and transformer oil are not listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens and not listed as OSHA carcinogens. Highly refined transformer oils are classified as IARC Group 3 (not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------