Sodium methylate for synthesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. 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. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Reacts violently with water.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids : Category 1 Self-heating substances : Category 1 and mixtures Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation