GHS ClassificationCAS 7440-23-5
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).
Signal word — DANGER
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H260 | In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
Physical properties
- Boiling point
- 890°C
- Vapour pressure
- 1.59mmHg
Values sourced from the referenced SDS.
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
Incompatibilities
- Contact with water releases flammable gases.Involves: water
- Reacts violently with water.Involves: water
Storage requirements
- Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
- Protect from humidity and water.Involves: water
- Store under dry inert gas.
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS revised
- 2021-07-01
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
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