Lithium methoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H251, H314

Code

Statements

H251

Self-heating; may catch fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H251 - Self-heating; may catch fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

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 or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P420 - Store separately

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Reacts violently with water

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met