SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Calcium Hydride Powder K
SDS Number: RS_000001126
Version
1.0
Revision Date:
21.12.2018
Date of last issue: -
Date of first issue: 21.12.2018
Print Date:
15.04.2019
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If swallowed
: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call a physician immediately.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
: Irritation
Erythema
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment
: Treat symptomatically.
For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons
Information Service.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
: Dry extinguishing media based on NaCl or pulverized lime-
stone.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
: Water
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during fire-
fighting
: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may
ignite spontaneously.
Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire condi-
tions.
Hazardous combustion prod-
ucts
: Metal oxides
Hydrogen
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment
for firefighters
: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing ap-
paratus.
Further information
: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Be aware of a dangerous reaction with water, if the container
is ruptured.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
