Sodium oxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Rinse skin with water/shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water