n-Butyllithium in hexanes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H250, H260, H304, H314, H336, H361f, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1999/45/EC Classification of the Mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H250 In contact with water releases flammable gases, which H260 may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H225 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H304 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H336 Suspected of damaging fertility. H361f May cause damage to organs through prolonged or H373 repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects; H411

Precautionary statements

Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P231 + P232 Do not allow contact with air. P222 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction P223 and possible flash fire. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. P280 In case of fire: Use dry chemical for extinction. P370 + P378 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301 + P330 + P331 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove / Take off immediately all contaminated P303 + P361 + clothing. Rinse skin with water / shower. P353 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P305 + P351 + contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P338 Immediately call a POISON Center or doctor/physician. P310 Additional Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instructions before use. P201 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P202 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P210 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P240 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P241 Use only non-sparkling tools. P242 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P243 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P260 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P271 Use personal protective equipment as required. P281 If INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position P304 + P340 comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P363 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P402 + P404 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P403 + P235 Store locked up. P405 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P501

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water EUH014

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.1 GHS Classification [EC Regulation No 1272/2008 and US OSHA regulations] Pyrophoric liquid; Category 1 Water reactive; Category 1 Flammable liquid; Category 2 Skin corrosive; Category 1B Eye Damage, Category 1 Aspiration toxicity; Category 1 Reproductive toxicity; Category 2 Specific target organ systemic toxicity – SE Category 3 Specific target organ systemic toxicity – RE; Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic; Category 2 2.2.2 EC: Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC [DSD/DPD] F, R14/15, R17; C, R34; Xn, R 65, R67, R48/20; Repr Cat. 3, R62; N R51/53