General Information
Version
8.5
Revision date
2023-11-27
Product name
Methyllithium (5% solution in diethylether) for synthesis
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesisIntermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions
1.2.2. Uses advised against
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+44 (0)870 8200418
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science UK Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H250, H260, H302, H314, H318, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Supplemental label elements
EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH019 May form explosive peroxides. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH019 May form explosive peroxides.
Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI 2019/720, and UK SI 2020/1567 Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224 Pyrophoric liquids (Category 1), H250 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Sub-category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.