General Information
Revision date
2018-10-01
Product name
Sodium
CAS No.
7440-23-5
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H304, H314, H318, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336
Aspiration hazard
Category 1), H304 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously 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 chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
