Sodium ethoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. 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 or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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 + 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. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. 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.