Sodium ethoxide
| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium ethoxide | CAS No. | 141-52-6 |
| Synonyms | sodiumethoxide; sodium ethylate | Chinese Name | 乙醇钠 |
| Molecular Formula | C2HONa | Molecular Weight | 68.05 |
| UN No. | 3095 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | DANGER |
| Pictograms | GHS02 · Flammable GHS05 · Corrosive |
| Hazard Statements | H251H314H228H318 |
| Precautionary Statements | P235P260P264P280P301+P330+P331P302+P361+P354P304+P340P305+P354+P338P316P321P363P405P407P410P413P420P501P210P240P241P264+P265P317P370+P378 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 4 | First-Aid Measures |
| Section 5 | Fire-Fighting Measures | Section 6 | Accidental Release Measures |
| Section 7 | Handling and Storage | Section 8 | Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
| Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | Section 11 | Toxicological Information |
| Section 14 | Transport Information | ||
Section 2. Hazards Identification
H251: Self-heating; may catch fire [Danger Self-heating substances and mixtures]
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
P235, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
H228 (57%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
H251 (99.7%): Self-heating; may catch fire [Danger Self-heating substances and mixtures]
H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
H318 (60.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
P210, P235, P240, P241, P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P370+P378, P405, P407, P410, P413, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 344 reports by companies from 19 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Not Classified
Section 4. First-Aid Measures
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
Section 5. Fire-Fighting Measures
NO water. Use dry powder, dry sand. NO hydrous agents. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal protection: chemical protection suit. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered air-tight, dry containers.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Fireproof. Dry. Well closed.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
1.8 [mg/m3]
20 [mg/m3]
120 [mg/m3]
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Corrosive.
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Use closed system or ventilation.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
White or yellowish hygroscopic solid; Decomposed by air and water; [Merck Index] Off-white powder with an odor of alcohol; [MSDSonline]
WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER.
WHITE OR YELLOWISH POWDER
WHITE POWDER SOMETIMES HAVING BROWNISH TINGE
SOL IN ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL
DECOMP ON EXPOSURE TO AIR & BECOMES DARKER ON KEEPING
DECOMP BY WATER INTO SODIUM HYDROXIDE & ALC; HYGROSCOPIC
Metals -> Metal Alkoxides
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
Redness. Pain. Blisters. Skin burns.
Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.
Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.
Dermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Toxic Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the lungs induced by inhalation of metal fumes or toxic gases and vapors.
Section 14. Transport Information
Airtight.
Symbol: F, C; R: 11-14-34; S: (1/2)-8-16-26-43-45
Disclaimer: This information is compiled for reference only and does not replace the manufacturer's official Safety Data Sheet. Always consult the supplier's SDS before handling any chemical.
