General Information
Version
8.11
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
Lithium aluminium hydride (tablets) for synthesis
CAS No.
16853-85-3
REACH No
is
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances and mixtures which H260 In contact with water releases in contact with water emit flammable gases which may ignite flammable gases, (Category 1) spontaneously. Skin corrosion, (Sub-category H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye 1A) damage. Serious eye damage, (Category H318 Causes serious eye damage. 1)
2.2 Label elements
Labelling
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. 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. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. 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.
Supplemental label elements
none none
2.3 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.