ICSC 0674 - SODIUM ETHANOLATE

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SODIUM ETHANOLATE	ICSC: 0674 (October 2002)
Sodium ethylate Ethanol, sodium salt Sodium ethoxide

CAS #: 141-52-6

EC Number: 205-487-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with water.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	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.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Blisters. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Fireproof. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Airtight.

SODIUM ETHANOLATE

ICSC: 0674

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts violently with water. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₂H₅ONa Molecular mass: 68.05

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts violently with water. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₂H₅ONa
Molecular mass: 68.05

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure Corrosive.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
Corrosive.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, C; R: 11-14-34; S: (1/2)-8-16-26-43-45

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