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SODIUM ETHANOLATE

ICSC: 0674

Sodium ethylate
Ethanol, sodium salt
Sodium ethoxide
C2H5ONa
Molecular mass: 68.05
ICSC # 0674 		CAS # 141-52-6
EC # 603-041-00-8
October 10, 2002 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Highly flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
NO water. Dry powder, dry sand. NO hydrous agents.
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosionon contact withwater.

In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
Closed system and 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.
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 take to a doctor.
•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

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into air tight, dry containers. Chemical protection suit. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.)
Fireproof. Dry. Well closed.
Airtight.
F symbol
C symbol
R: 11-14-34
S: 1/2-8-16-26-43-45
ICSC: 0674 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

SODIUM ETHANOLATE

ICSC: 0674

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW POWDER .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes . Reacts violently with water causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
Corrosive.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0674 SODIUM ETHANOLATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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