ICSC 1653 - SODIUM OXIDE

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SODIUM OXIDE	ICSC: 1653 (October 2006)
Sodium monoxide Disodium oxide Disodium monoxide

CAS #: 1313-59-3

UN #: 1825

EC Number: 215-208-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.		NO water. Use dry powder, dry sand.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust. Use breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Serious skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Sore throat. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Dry.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

SODIUM OXIDE

ICSC: 1653

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE LUMPS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with water. This produces sodium hydroxide. Decomposes at >400°C. This produces sodium peroxide and sodium. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: Na₂O Molecular mass: 62.0 Melting point: 1275°C (sublimes) Density: 2.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE LUMPS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with water. This produces sodium hydroxide. Decomposes at >400°C. This produces sodium peroxide and sodium. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: Na₂O
Molecular mass: 62.0
Melting point: 1275°C (sublimes)
Density: 2.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the aerosol may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the aerosol may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. See ICSC 0360.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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