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 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 SODIUM ETHANOLATE ICSC: 0674 Important Data 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: Physical Properties Environmental Data N O T E S 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.