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Sodium Hydride, 60 % in Mineral Oil
PRODUCT
Sodium Hydride, 60 % in Mineral Oil
Product No. 408164
CAS-No. 7646-69-7
EINECS-No. 231-587-3
FURTHER
INGREDIENTS
Mineral Oil
CAS-No. 8042-47-5 EINECS-No. 232-455-8
APPLICATION
Very strong base, application in condensation reactions (Claisen, Dieckmann and related
condensations) C-, N-, O-alkylations and acylations, synthesis of sodium alcoholates,
reducing agent for certain compounds.
APPEARANCE
white to grey, tacky powder
FORMULA
NaH
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Molecular weight:
23.99 g/mol
Flash Point:
165 °C
Bulk Density:
approx. 0.60 g/ccm
Melting Point:
No melting, decomposition of sodium hydride:
- stable in dry air up to 230 °C
- a pressure of 1,013 mbar is reached at 425 °C
SPECIFICATION
Sodium Hydride: min. 57 %
HANDLING
Protective clothing should always be used when handling the product. Pay further attention to
the official safety regulations (see also: ''Transport Regulations'' and ''GHS Hazard
Pictograms'').
STORAGE
Sodium Hydride reacts vigorously with water evolving hydrogen. The product should be
stored in well closed containers in a cool, dry and well ventilated place separate from water
and other chemical reactive materials. In well closed and tight containers and in absence of
air and humidity the product has a shelf life of 12 months upon receipt at the customer.
The abov e details hav e been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current state
of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees deriv ing
f rom or in connection with this leaf let can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
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TRANSPORT
REGULATIONS
UN-No.:
1427
Rail/Road (RID/ADR):
Class 4.3
PG I
Label 4.3
Sea (IMDG-Code):
Class 4.3
PG I
Label 4.3
Air (IATA-DGR):
Class 4.3
PG I
PAX forbidden
CAO 487
GHS HAZARD
PICTOGRAMS
H&P Phrases: See Safety Data Sheet
SIGNAL WORD
Danger
PACKING
Inner packing: Standard packing is 5 kg toluene soluble bags. Smaller bag sizes and
SecuBags® are available on request.
Outer packing: Appropriate clamping ring steel drums.
TIME OF DELIVERY
In general prompt after receipt of order.
FURTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS
Metal Hydrides brochure, Safety Data Sheet
The abov e details hav e been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current state
of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees deriv ing
f rom or in connection with this leaf let can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
® registrated trademark
www.rockwoodlithium.com
Europe:
Rockwood Lithium GmbH
Fax: +49 69 40126-72000
Americas:
Rockwood Lithium Inc.
Fax: +1 704 734-2718
Asia:
Rockwood Lithium Japan K.K.
Fax: +81-3-6434-5623