Product ID:SODIUM METAL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEOH
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

SODIUM METAL

CAS: 7440-23-5

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting.
Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large
amounts of water or milk. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower
than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious,
turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen. For ingestion,
consider esophagoscopy. Avoid gastric lavage.

Flash Point:flammable
Autoignition Temp:250 F (121 C)
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, dry sand, lime, soda ash
Large fires: Flood with water. Apply water from a protected
location or from a safe distance.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not use water. Do not use foam. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Protect from physical damage. Keep out
of water supplies and sewers. Store at room temperature. Store
under an inert atmosphere. Store under an oxygen-free liquid (e.g.,
certain petroleum oils). Keep separated from incompatible
substances. Store outside or in a detached building.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any dust, mist, and fume respirator.
Any air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate
filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust, mist,
and fume filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a
high-efficiency particulate filter. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SODIUM METAL: No occupational exposure limits established.

Boiling Pt:1621 F (883 C)
Vapor Pres:1.23 mmHg @ 400 C
Vapor Density:Not applicable
Spec Gravity:0.9684 @ 20 C
pH:basic in solution
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:reacts violently
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid COLOR:gray ODOR:odorless
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May ignite on exposure to air.
Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with light.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid contact with air. Keep dry. Keep out
of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of sodium Thermal decomposition products: oxides of sodium
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:SODIUM METAL: LOCAL EFFECTS: Corrosive:
inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Insufficient
Data.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 5000000 ug/L 24 day(s) LETH
(Mortality) Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
1640000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea (Daphnia
magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 230000 ug/L 1 week(s) (Enzyme) Flagellate
euglenoid (Euglena gracilis)

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Sodium ID NUMBER: UN1428 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 4.3 PACKING
GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Dangerous when wet QUANTITY
LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO
AIRCRAFT ONLY: 15 kg

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): SODIUM METAL: 10LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.