Butyllithium (ca. 15% in Hexane, ca. 1.6mol/L)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H250, H260, H304, H314, H336, H361, H372, H401

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 2 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Nervous system) repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Do not allow contact with air. Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store contents under inert gas.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Pyrophoric liquids : Category 1 Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system) repeated exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard