Product ID:78132 SODIUM METAL
MSDS Date:08/30/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8145
MSDS Number: BXPTT

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-895-2000

Cage: 1BF21

Telephone: 716-874-6020

Cage: 57020

SODIUM (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-23-5

RTECS: VY0686000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NOT EXPECTED TO BE INHALATION
HAZARD; HOWEVER, SODIUM FUMES CAN BE AN INTENSE IRRITANT TO
RESPIRATORY MUCOSA. CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH/THROAT; MAY
COMBUST OR EXPLODE IN MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS. CHRONIC: NO
INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-BURNS, CHOKING, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
EYES-BURNS, PAIN, REDNESS, BLURRED VISION, DAMAGE. SKIN-VERY DEEP
BURNS, TISSUE DAMAGE, PAIN, REDNESS. INGESTED-PAIN, BURNS TO
MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER/MILK AND
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINUT ES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHES/SHOES. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. EYES-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, LIFTING LIDS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE SOLID
Extinguishing Media:DRY SODA ASH, DRY SALT OR SAND. DO NOT USE WATER,
CARBON DIOXIDE OR CHLORINATED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTIONS WITH WATER FORMS SODIUM
HYDROXIDE AND HYDROGEN GAS WHICH MAY EXPLODE. BURNS VIOLENTLY
ACCOMPANIED BY EXPLOSIONS WHICH CAUSE SPATTERING OF MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL QUICKLY & TRANSFER TO
A CONTAINER OF KEROSENE, LIGHT OIL OR SIMILAR MATERIAL. MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE TO AIR. DO NOT USE WATER ON METAL. IF SPILLED ONTO WATER,
BE VERY CAUTIOUS! EVA CUATE AREA. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ISOLATE FROM AIR, ACIDS, OXIDIZING
AGENTS. STORE UNDER NITROGEN OR KEROSENE; NEVER UNDER HALOGENATED
HYDROCARBONS. KEEP AWAY FROM WATER.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP AWAY
FROM LOCATIONS WHICH NEED WATER AS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT. A
DETACHED FIRE-RESISTANT BUILDING IS RECOMMENDED FOR QUANTITY
STORAGE.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAMINANT AT
ITS SOURCE IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT DISPERSION TO WORKROOM AIR
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DLA-HMIS-WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DLSC-TIR OR SAMMS CTDF WAS PROVIDED WITH DLA-HMIS PACKET; STAFF
ENTERED WITH SUPPLY DATA PER EXISTING HMIS RECORD (ITEM NAME, U/I,
ETC).

HCC:R2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1178F,637C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:208F,98C
Spec Gravity:0.968
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES VIOLENTLY
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT, SILVERY-WHITE METAL; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,OXYGEN,HALOGENS,ACETYLENE,ALUMINUM HALIDES,AMMONIUM
SALTS,OXIDES,OXIDIZING AGENTS,ACIDS,CHLORINATED ORGANIC CMDS..
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM WATER/MOISTURE. KEEP AWAY
FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DOES NOT DECOMPOSE BUT DOES FORM
FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IN CONTACT WITH AIR/WATER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:THIS SUBSTANCE DOES NOT POLYMERIZE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE SODIUM SHOULD BE PACKAGED UNDER A
HYDROCARBON FLUID & SENT TO A PERMITTED RCRA DISPOSAL FACILITY.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUA NTITY (RCRA,CWA,CERCLA):
10 POUNDS.

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