General Information
Version
6.11
Revision date
2026-06-22
Product name
Sodium ethoxide
CAS No.
141-52-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Supplemental label elements
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store separately.
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 Flammable solids : Category 1 Self-heating substances : Category 1 and mixtures Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Other hazards Reacts violently with water. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
