Sodium Hydride (60%, dispersion in Paraffin Liquid)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H304, H314

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white - gray In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. GHS Classification Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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/ 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. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool wa- ter/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Health hazards

Causes severe skin burns and eye ters airways damage. Causes serious eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and en-

Environmental hazards

Not classified based on available information

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Aspiration hazard