Sodium methoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H290, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating; may catch fire. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P234 Keep only in original container. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 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. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water