| Agent Name |
Sodium |
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| CAS Number |
7440-23-5 |
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| Formula |
Na |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Category |
Elements, Metallic |
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| Description |
Silver to grayish-white, soft solid under kerosene; [CHRIS] |
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| Comments |
Can cause second or third degree burns after brief skin contact. [CHRIS] Reacts violently with water releasing hydrogen gas, which will ignite and explode in air; Reacts rapidly with moisture in air or tissues to form caustic sodium hydroxide; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.2 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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