General Information
Version
8.12
Revision date
2024-10-22
Product name
Lithium aluminium hydride (powder) for syn- thesis
CAS No.
16853-85-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses 1.4
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314
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 in contact with wa- ter emit flammable gases : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. 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. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. 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 or doctor/ physi- cian. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Im- merse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
