# Sodium Metal — GHS Classification & Water-Reactivity Hazard

> Sodium metal is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously (H260) and Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314).

**Chemicals:** Sodium metal (CAS 7440-23-5)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

## GHS hazard statements

- **H260** — In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- **H314** — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

## Physical properties

- Boiling point (°C): 890
- Vapour pressure (mmHg): 1.59

## Precautionary statements

- **P223** — Keep away from water
- **P231+P232** — Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
- **P260** — Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- **P264** — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P301+P330+P331** — IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- **P302+P335+P334** — IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages
- **P303+P361+P353** — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
- **P304+P340** — IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
- **P305+P351+P338** — IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
- **P310** — Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- **P321** — Specific treatment
- **P363** — Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
- **P370+P378** — In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- **P405** — Store locked up
- **P501** — Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

## SDS safety rules

- (incompatibility) Contact with water releases flammable gases.
  - Incompatible with: water
- (incompatibility) Reacts violently with water.
  - Incompatible with: water
- (storage) Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
- (storage) Protect from humidity and water.
  - Incompatible with: water
- (storage) Store under dry inert gas.

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS version: 6.04
- SDS revision date: 2021-07-01
- Region: EU
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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