Sodium ethoxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H261, H314

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

H251

Self-heating; may catch fire

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR004687

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 1 Category 2 Self-heating substances/mixtures Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, Category 1 Category 3 emit flammable gases

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

H228 - Flammable solid H251 - Self-heating; may catch fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases

Prevention

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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 P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P420 - Store separately

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors May form combustible dust concentrations in air Reacts violently with water