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Sodium

CAS 7440-23-5
EC 231-132-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium
Product Code
10336
Chemical Name
sodium 011-001-00-0

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-23-5 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-132-9 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

800-343-0660

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

800-343-0660

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

866-928-0789

After normal business hours

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Water-react. Cat. 1 H260

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

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

Precautionary Statements

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
sodium 011-001-00-0 EC: 231-132-9 7440-23-5 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Seek medical treatment.

Related Substances

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Hands

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

Eyes

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection.

Respiratory

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. 'Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Various forms
Colour
Silver grey
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Solid in various forms
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
98 ℃ (208 °F)
Boiling Point
883 ℃ (1621'ºF)
Flash Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
1.59 hPa (1 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.968 g/cm3 (8.078 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. >115 °C (>239 ºF)
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Properties Status
---
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1428
Transport Class
4.3
Packing Group
I
IMDG

F-G,S-Ň

IATA

F-G,S-Ň

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium?

Sodium is a solid appearing as various forms with silver grey color. It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of Sodium?

Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases

What is Sodium used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Sodium?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Sodium?

The melting point is 98 ℃ (208 °F) and the boiling point is 883 ℃ (1621'ºF).

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