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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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
: Remove all sources of ignition.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
: Do not allow contact with water.
Use mechanical handling equipment.
Cover spilled material with limestone powder.
Avoid dust formation.
Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
Non-sparking tools should be used.
Adequate disposal
6.4 Reference to other sections
For personal protection see section 8., For disposal considerations see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
: Handle under inert gas.
Keep from any possible contact with water.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid creating dust.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
In general, emissions are controlled and prevented by imple-
menting an appropriate management system, including regu-
lar informing and training workers.
Advice on protection against
fire and explosion
: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Dust may form
explosive mixture in air. Take measures to prevent the build
up of electrostatic charge. Use explosion-proof equipment.
Hygiene measures
: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust/
fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Smoking, eating and drinking
