ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM HYDRIDE, DRY, 97%, 22344-1  -- 6810-00N014601
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDRIDE, DRY, 97%, 22344-1
MSDS Date:12/19/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014601
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDRIDE (DRY, 97%)
CAS:7646-69-7
RTECS #:WB3910000
Fraction by Wt: 97%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE
    OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
    WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITNG.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLOTHING & SHOES. ASSURE
    ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH
    FINGERS. INHAL: REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL MD. WASH CONTAM CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAM SHOES.
    INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER. DO NOT USE
    CO*2 EXTINGUISHER ON THIS MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    FLAMMABLE SOLID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATL READILY REACTS WITH WATER GENERATING
    FLAMM AND/OR EXPLO HYDROGEN GAS. UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, MATL MAY
    DECOMPOSE TO FORM FLAMM AND/OR EXPLO MIXTURES IN AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS, HEAVY RUB GLOVES. COVER W/DRY
    LIME, SAND, SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPARKING
    TOOLS, TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VEN T & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER. STORE IN
    A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. CORROSIVE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: NEUTRALIZE THE SOLUTION WITH AQUEOUS ACID. FILTER OFF
    ANY SOLID RESIDUES FOR DISPOSAL AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. BURN THE LIQUID
    PORTION IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNE R AND
    SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:R2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1472F,800C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

ACIDS, ALCOHOLS. DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER CONTAINER BECAUSE OF
    VIOLENT REACTION. CO*2.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LIBERATES FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
    GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:UNDER AN INERT ATMOSPHERE, CAUTIOUSLY ADD MATL
    TO DRY BUTANOL IN APPROP SOLV. CHEM RXN MAY BE VIGOROUS AND/OR
    EXOTHERMIC. PROVISIONS MUST BE MADE FOR VENTING OF LG VOL OF HIGHLY
    FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN AND /OR HYDROCARBON GASES. (SEE SUPP DATA)

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