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General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-03-24
Product name
Calcium hydride, coarse powder
Product Synonyms
Calcium Dihydride
CAS No.
7789-78-8
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH014 - Reacts violently with water This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
