Calcium hydride

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2026-07-14

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GHS02 GHS07
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7789-78-8

Name of the chemical

Calcium hydride

Concentration

>= 80 - <= 100

Listed in

General Information

Version

6.16

Revision date

2026-07-14

Product name

Calcium hydride

CAS No.

7789-78-8

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption

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Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H315, H319

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Chemicals which, in : Category 1 contact with water, emit flammable gases Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Other hazards

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