SODIUM ETHOXIDE

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to 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 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Flammable solids Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness Self-heating: may catch fire Flammable solids

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with heat to evolve sodium hydroxide and ethanol

Other hazards

Not available

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ .? /equipment Keep cool. Protect from sunlight

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IN CASE OF FIRE: DO NOT use water. Use dry chemical, or CO2 to extinguish. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store bulk masses greater than .?1 kg/ .?2 lbs at temperatures not exceeding .?3 °C/ .?4 °F Store away from other materials

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant