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PR ODUCT I DENT I FI CAT I ON
COMMON NAME: Sodium Ethoxide
COMMER CI AL NAME(S ): Not available.
S YNONYM: Sodium Ethylate
CHEMI CAL NAME: Sodium Ethoxide
CHEMI CAL FAMI L Y: Not available.
CHEMI CAL FOR MUL A: C 2-H5-O-Na
CAS # : 141-52-6
R T ECS : Not available.
T S CA: T S CA 8(b) invent or y: Sodium Ethoxide
CI # : Not available.
COMPOS I T I ON AND I NFOR MAT I ON ON I NGR EDI ENT S
NAME: Sodium Ethoxide
CAS # : 141-52-6
T W A(mg/ m3):
S T EL (mg/ m3):
% B Y W EI GHT : 100
T OXI COL OGI CAL DAT A ON I NGR EDI ENT S :
OR AL (L D50): Acute:
DER MAL (L D50): Acute:
VAPOR (L C50): Acute:
HAZ AR DS I DENT I FI CAT I ON
POT ENT I AL ACUT E HEAL T H EFFECT S : Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant),
of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
POT ENT I AL CHR ONI C HEAL T H EFFECT S :
CAR CI NOGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
MUT AGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
T ER AT OGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
DEVEL OPMENT AL T OXI CI T Y: Not available.
T he substance is toxic to upper respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to the substance can produce target organs damage.
FI R S T AI D MEAS UR ES
EYE CONT ACT : C heck for and remove any contact lenses. I n case of contact,
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at lease 15 minutes. G medical
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attention.
S KI N CONT ACT : I n case of contact, immediately flush shin with plenty of water.
C over the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. T horoughly clean shoes before reuse. G medical
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attention.
S ER I OUS S KI N CONT ACT : Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated
skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
I NHAL AT I ON: I f inhaled, remove to fresh air. I f not breathing, give artificial
respiration. I f breathing is difficult, give oxygen. G medical attention.
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S ER I OUS I NHAL AT I ON: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek medical attention.
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I NGES T I ON: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. I f large quantities of this
material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
S ER I OUS I NGES T I ON: Not available.
FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON DAT A
FL AMMAB I L I T Y OF T HE PR ODUCT : Flammable.
AUT O-I GNI T I ON T EMPER AT UR E: Not available.
up: Between 61oC (142oF) and 93.3oC (200oF)
FL AS H POI NT S : C losed C
FL AMMAB L E L I MI T S : Not available.
PR ODUCT S OF COMB US T I ON: T he products are carbon oxides (C C 2). O, O
FI R E HAZ AR DS I N PR ES ENCE OF VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES : Flammable in presence
of open flames and sparks, of heat.
EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS I N PR ES ENCE OF VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES :
R I S KS OF EXPL OS I ON OF T HE PR ODUCT I N PR ES ENCE OF MECHANI CAL
I MPACT : Not available.
R I S KS OF EXPL OS I ON OF T HE PR ODUCT I N PR ES ENCE OF S T AT I C
DI S CHAR GE: Not available.
FI R E FI GHT I NG MEDI A AND I NS T R UCT I ONS : Flammable solid.
S MAL L FI R E: Use DRY chemical powder.
L AR GE FI R E: Use water spray or fog. C containing vessels with water jet in
ool
order to prevent pressure build up, autoignition or explosion.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON FI R E HAZ AR DS : Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS : Not available.
ACCI DENT AL R EL EAS E MEAS UR ES
S MAL L S PI L L : Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste
disposal container.
L AR GE S PI L L : Spontaneously combustible solid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with
an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Obtain
advice on use of water as spilled material may react with it. Do not touch spilled
material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Cover with wet earth, sand or other non-combustible
material. C for assistance on disposal.
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HANDL I NG AND S T OR AGE
PR ECAUT I ONS : Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. G round
all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective
clothing. I n case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. I f you
feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes.
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S T OR AGE: Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep in a cool and ventilated
area away from combustible materials. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources
of ignition (spark or flame).
EXPOS UR E CONT R OL S / PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON
ENGI NEER I NG CONT R OL S : Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or
other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
I f user operations generate dust, fume, or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use
an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON I N CAS E OF A L AR GE S PI L L : Splash goggles. Full suit.
Dust respirator. Boots. G loves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient;
consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
EXPOS UR E L I MI T S : Not available.
PHYS I CAL AND CHEMI CAL PR OPER T I ES
PHYS I CAL S T AT E AND APPEAR ANCE: Solid.
ODOR : Not available.
T AS T E: Not available.
COL OR : White to yellowish.
MOL ECUL AR W EI GHT : 68.05 g/mole.
pH (1% S OL N/ W AT ER ): Not available.
B OI L I NG POI NT : Not available.
MEL T I NG POI NT : Not available.
CR I T I CAL T EMPER AT UR E: Not available.
S PECI FI C GR AVI T Y: Not available.
VAPOR PR ES S UR E: Not applicable.
VAPOR DENS I T Y: Not available.
VOL AT I L I T Y: Not available.
ODOR T HR ES HOL D: Not available.
W AT ER / OI L DI S T . COEFF.: Not available.
I ONI CI T Y (I N W AT ER ): Not available.
DI S PER S I ON PR OPER T I ES : Not available.
S OL UB I L I T Y: Not available.
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S T AB I L I T Y AND R EACT I VI T Y DAT A
S T AB I L I T Y: T he product is stable.
I NS T AB I L I T Y T EMPER AT UR E: Not available.
CONDI T I ONS OF I NS T AB I L I T Y: Not available.
I NCOMPAT I B I L I T Y W I T H VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES : Not available.
COR R OS I VI T Y: Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON R EACT I VI T Y: May react with water to form a caustic soda
solution and ethanol.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON COR R OS I VI T Y: Not available.
POL YMER I Z AT I ON: Will not occur.
T OXI COL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
R OUT ES OF ENT R Y: Eye contact. I nhalation. I ngestion.
T OXI CI T Y T O ANI MAL S : Not available.
CHR ONI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : C auses damage to the following organs: upper
respiratory tract.
OT HER T OXI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON CHR ONI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON OT HER T OXI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Not available.
ECOL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
ECOT OXI CI T Y: Not available.
B OD5 AND COD: Not available.
PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: Possibly hazardous short term degradation
products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
T OXI CI T Y OF T HE PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: T he product itself and its
products of degradation are not toxic.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON T HE PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: Not available.
DI S POS AL CONS I DER AT I ONS
W AS T E DI S POS AL :
T R ANS POR T I NFOR MAT I ON
DOT CL AS S I FI CAT I ON: C lass 4.2: Spontaneously combustible substance.
I DENT I FI CAT I ON: Alkali Metal Alcoholate, n.o.s. (Sodium Ethoxide) UNNA: UN3206
PG I I
:I
S PECI AL PR OVI S I ONS FOR T R ANS POR T : Not available.
OT HER R EGUL AT OR Y I NFOR MAT I ON
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FEDER AL AND S T AT E R EGUL AT I ONS :
No products were found.
OT HER R EGUL AT I ONS :
EI NECS : T his product is on the European I nventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances.
OT HER CL AS S I FI CAT I ONS :
W HMI S (CANADA): Not controlled under WHMI S (C anada).
DS CL A (EEC):
R36/37/38-I rritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
S2-Keep out of the reach of children.
S45-I f swallowed, seek medial advice immediately and show this container or
label.
HMI S (U.S .A.):
HEAL T H HAZ AR D: 2
FI R E HAZ AR D: 2
R EACT I VI T Y: 1
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON: E
NAT I ONAL FI R E PR OT ECT I ON AS S OCI AT I ON (U.S .A.)
HEAL T H: 2
FL AMMAB I L I T Y: 2
R EACT I VI T Y: 0
S PECI FI C HAZ AR D:
PR OT ECT I VE EQUI PMENT :
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Splash goggles.
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