Sodium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264: Wash face, hands, and any expose skin thoroughly after handling P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention 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 CO2, dry chemical or foam for extinction. P403+P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed 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. HMIS Health Ratings (0-4): Health: 3 Flammability: 4 Physical: 3 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––