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Product Name: Sodium Ethoxide
Chemical Formula: C2H5ONa
Synonyms: Ethyl Sodium, Sodium Ethylate
CAS Number: 141-52-6
Recommended Use: Reagent in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and biodiesel production
Supplier Details: Manufacturer name and address should be available from the manufacturer label
Emergency Contact: Refer to supplier’s emergency telephone number
Classification: Flammable solid; Corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; Reacts violently with water
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; May cause respiratory irritation; In contact with water, releases flammable gases
Pictograms: Flame, Corrosion
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; Wash skin thoroughly after handling; Keep away from moisture; Wear protective gloves, eye and face protection; In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection
Chemical Name: Sodium Ethoxide
Concentration: 99% or as stated on packaging
Molecular Weight: 68.06 g/mol
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Minimal; refer to supplier data sheets for specific trace impurities
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air immediately; Keep person at rest in half-upright position; Seek medical advice quickly
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes; Seek medical attention
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting upper and lower eyelids; Do not allow the person to rub eyes; Seek urgent medical help
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; Rinse mouth with water; Drink plenty of water if conscious; Get immediate medical attention
Notes for Doctors: Treat symptomatically; Consider risk of caustic burns
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry powder (class D), sand; Do not use water or foam
Specific Hazards: Releases flammable ethanol and hydrogen gas on contact with water; Material may spark or explode in moist air
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full chemical protective suit and self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Isolate hazard area; Avoid inhalation of fumes; Use dry extinguishing agents only; Cool surrounding containers with dry agents if possible
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area immediately; Ventilate; Avoid all sources of ignition; Wear chemical protective suit, gloves, eye protection, and suitable respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage if safe; Avoid discharge into drains, sewers, or water bodies
Clean-Up Methods: Scoop up solid or powder, place in suitable dry container; Do not use water; Clean residue using dry absorbent material; Properly ventilate area
Handling: Minimize dust formation and exposure; Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; Store under inert gas; Handle only in dry, ventilated spaces; Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; Keep away from water, moisture, acids, and combustibles; Store under nitrogen or argon atmosphere if possible; Segregate from oxidizers, acids, and chlorinated solvents
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for sodium ethoxide; Follow local regulations
Engineering Controls: Use local ventilation or fume hoods; Provide eyewash facilities and safety showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear protective clothing, gloves impermeable to alkalis, chemical splash goggles, and face shield; Use approved respirator if dust formation is possible
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks, after handling, and before eating; Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Appearance: White to yellowish powder or lumps
Odor: Alcohol-like, pungent
Melting Point: 260°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Reacts violently with water; soluble in ethanol
Flash Point: Not available; considered a combustible solid
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: About 0.868 g/cm³ at 20°C
pH: Not applicable (reacts with water)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions; very sensitive to moisture and air
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to air, moisture, acids, oxidizers, and heat
Incompatible Materials: Water, acids, halogenated hydrocarbons, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ethanol, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen gas
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts violently with water forming flammable vapors; May form explosive mixtures with air
Inhalation: Causes serious burns to respiratory tract; can lead to coughing, burning sensation, and shortness of breath
Skin Contact: Causes serious chemical burns, possible ulceration, delayed healing
Eye Contact: Causes severe damage, potential blindness
Ingestion: Can result in severe burns of mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach; risk of death
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may cause permanent tissue damage and scarring
Acute Toxicity Data: Limited specific toxicity data available; intense local tissue damage observed in animal studies
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity based on available information
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: Harmful; raises pH significantly; fish and aquatic organisms highly sensitive
Persistence and Degradability: Hydrolyzes rapidly in water, producing sodium hydroxide and ethanol
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile when in contact with moisture; reacts with soil moisture
Other Environmental Effects: Alters pH and chemistry of water bodies leading to potential toxicity for aquatic plants and animals
Disposal Methods: Neutralize with dilute acetic acid under controlled, ventilated conditions; Wear full protective equipment during disposal
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose as hazardous waste, do not reuse containers
Regulatory Considerations: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national laws governing hazardous waste; Do not release into environment
UN Number: UN 2813
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium Ethoxide
Hazard Class: 4.3 (Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases)
Packing Group: I (high danger)
Environmental Hazards: Dangerous when wet; reacts with moisture, avoid contact with water
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid breakage, shock, and exposure to weather; Carry documentation in compliance with hazardous goods regulations
Label Requirements: Corrosive, flammable solid, water-reactive symbols required
Hazard Communication: Follows OSHA, GHS, REACH hazard communication standards
Inventory Status: Listed under TSCA (United States), EINECS/ELINCS (Europe), AICS (Australia), DSL/NDSL (Canada), ENCS (Japan)
SARA Title III: Subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Section 312/313
Other Regulations: Subject to specific workplace exposure and safety requirements in many jurisdictions; Check with local environmental and occupational health agencies for further guidance
