SODIUM

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Substances or mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable

Other hazards

Not available

Prevention

Do not allow contact with water Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician Do not use water, CO2 or foam to extinguish fire. In case of fire: Use dry powder such as soda ash, powdered limestone or other approved dry powder to extinguish. 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 or physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations as applicable