Sodium hydride,60 % dispersion in mineral oil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H290, H314

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H290

May be corrosive to metals

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Supplemental label elements

Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Response

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/ shower. 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable solids : Category 1 Chemicals which, in : Category 1 contact with water, emit flammable gases Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Other hazards