Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 215-208-9 | CAS number: 1313-59-3
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation: Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air. Call a doctor
First-aid measures after skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear. Rinse with plenty of water. Get immediate medical advice/attention
First-aid measures after eye contact: Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye. Consult an eye specialist immediately.
First-aid measures after ingestion: If the person is fully conscious, make him/her drink plenty of water. Never give an unconscious person anything to drink. Never attempt to induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Dry powder. Dry sand
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water. Foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions: Clear the danger area. Be careful to flashback of fire.
Protection during firefighting: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel. Emergency procedures: avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact of substance with water. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Clear the danger area.
For emergency responders. Protective equipment: do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: do not allow product to spread into the environment
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment: Sweep up or vacuum up the product. Avoid creating or spreading dust. Gather the product and place it in a spare container that has been suitably labelled
Other information: Dispose of solid residues at an authorized site.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling: ensure good ventilation of the work station. Avoid creating or spreading dust. Avoid any direct contact with the product. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact of substance with water.
Hygiene measures: Do not drink, eat or smoke in the workplace. Always wash hands after handling the product
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions: keep the container hermetically sealed. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container dry.
Incompatible materials : Water. Acids. Organic materials
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1825
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- UN 1825 SODIUM MONOXIDE, 8, II, (E)
- Chemical name:
- sodium monoxide
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- B4
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 1825
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- SODIUM MONOXIDE
- Chemical name:
- sodium monoxide
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1825
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- UN 1825 SODIUM MONOXIDE, 8, II
- Chemical name:
- SODIUM MONOXIDE
- Labels:
- 8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1825
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Sodium monoxide
- Chemical name:
- Sodium monoxide
- Labels:
- 8
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Appropriate engineering controls : Provide general ventilation (natural or mechanical ventilation not directly localized at the emission source, efficiency for inhalation is estimated to be 17%) Safety shower. Eye fountain. Monitor the atmosphere at regular intervals.
Hand protection : Protective gloves. The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN 374.
- butyl-rubber, PVC, polychloroprene with natural latex liner, material thickness: 0.5 mm, breakthrough time: > 480 min.
- nitrile-rubber, fluorinated rubber, material thickness: 0.35-0.4 mm, breakthrough time: > 480 min.
Eye protection: safety glasses compliant with EN166.
Skin and body protection: anti-acid protective clothing.
Respiratory protection: In the event of insufficient ventilation or for activities as sampling or short maintenance tasks, wear a full mask fitted with a P2 or P3 filter cartridge, compliant with EN 136.: Respiratory protective device with a particle filter (P2 / P3)
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity: Exothermic reaction with water with hydrogen release.
Chemical stability: Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts violently with water.
Conditions to avoid: moisture
Incompatible materials: Water. Moisture. Acids. Organic materials
Hazardous decomposition products: On contact with water: Soda
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods: Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations. Incinerate at a licensed installation
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