Methyllithium, 2.2M (6wt%) in diethyl ether with lithium bromide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H225, H250, H260, H302, H314, H317, H336

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow Ether Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting 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

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P422 - Store contents under inert gas

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Extremely flammable. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides.

Health hazards

May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)