Sodium Ethoxide (ca. 20% in Ethanol)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H314, H335, H336, H340, H360, H372, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system, Cen- tral nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Liver) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Nervous system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or re- peated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known