Name:
Sodium hydride 60% dispersion in mineral oil in resealable cans
Synonym:
CAS:
7646-69-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Sodium hydride 60% dispersion in mineral oil in resealable cans
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7646-69-7 | Sodium hydride | 60% | 231-587-3 |
| Hazard Symbols: F Risk Phrases: 15 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause burns to the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause burns to the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Do NOT use alcohol foams. Do NOT use halogenated agents. DO NOT USE WATER! Use dry chemical.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Do NOT use alcohol foams. Do NOT use halogenated agents. DO NOT USE WATER! Use dry chemical.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Water free area.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Water free area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7646-69-7: CAS# 8042-47-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7646-69-7: CAS# 8042-47-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid/Liquid Mixture
Color: Not available.
Odor: practically odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 800 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >225 deg C
Solubility in water: insoluble in cs2, ccl4, liquid nh3, benz
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.2000g/cm3
Molecular Formula: NaH
Molecular Weight: 24.00
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to air, contact with water, temperatures above 220C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, alcohols, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to air, contact with water, temperatures above 220C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, alcohols, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7646-69-7 unlisted.
CAS# 8042-47-5: PY8047000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium hydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium hydride, 60% dispersion in mineral oil, in resealable cans - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7646-69-7 unlisted.
CAS# 8042-47-5: PY8047000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium hydride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium hydride, 60% dispersion in mineral oil, in resealable cans - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 43A In case of fire, use dry chemical (never use
water).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7646-69-7: 1
CAS# 8042-47-5: No information available.
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