Methyllithium (5% solution in diethylether) for synthesis

Merck Life Science UK Limited

Revision date : 2023-11-27

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GHS07 GHS02
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

8.5

Revision date

2023-11-27

Product name

Methyllithium (5% solution in diethylether) for synthesis

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Chemical for synthesisIntermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions

1.2.2. Uses advised against

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+44 (0)870 8200418

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 M004 M009 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science UK Limited

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)

H224, H250, H260, H302, H314, H318, H336

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental label elements

EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH019 May form explosive peroxides. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH019 May form explosive peroxides.

Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI 2019/720, and UK SI 2020/1567 Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224 Pyrophoric liquids (Category 1), H250 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Sub-category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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