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General Information
Version
8.8
Revision date
2023-06-06
Product name
Calcium hydride for synthesis
CAS No.
7789-78-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H315, H319
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 water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 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. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Other hazards
- none
