Methylmagnesium bromide, 3M solution in diethyl ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H260, H302, H314, H336, H433

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1A - Flammable liquids: very high hazard 4.3A - Solids that emit flammable gas when in contact with water: high hazard 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 8.2B - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.3C - Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H433 - Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Reacts violently with water May form explosive peroxides