Sodium hydride,60 % dispersion in mineral oil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H290, H314

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable solids Category 1 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose par- ticles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously 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 chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids : Category 1 Substances and mixtures, : Category 1 which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation