Lithium aluminium hydride (powder) for syn- thesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Substances and mixtures, which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose par- ticles 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. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances and mixtures, : Category 1 which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation