General Information
Revision date
2018-08-10
Product name
SCI-EHS-100--005
Product Synonyms
ActiveGel, Sodium in Silica Gel (Stage I)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
and Ideal for chemical reactions that need the reducing ability of alkali metals in an
1.2.2. Uses advised against
easily handled form. Can produce clean hydrogen by reaction with water. Useful
Emergency telephone
USA and Canada Call: 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SiGNa Chemistry, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@signachem.com, sales@signachem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances which in contact with water release flammable gases; Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation; Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Requirements
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash hands and forearms after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. In case of fire: Use Class “D” fire extinguisher, dry sand or earth, soda ash, powdered sodium chloride, or other suitable dry powder to isolate from air to extinguish. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. 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.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.
2.3 Other hazards
None
