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Sodium sticks, coated in film of protective hydrocarbon oil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium sticks, in mineral oil is used for reviews of Na metal - ammonia (Birch) reductions, for preparation of sodamide in liquid ammonia and for use in an acyloin synthesis promoted by sonication.
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Sodium sticks, in mineral oil is used for reviews of Na metal - ammonia (Birch) reductions, for preparation of sodamide in liquid ammonia and for use in an acyloin synthesis promoted by sonication.
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. It is sensitive to air.
Specifications
Melting Point
98°C
Boiling Point
881°C
Quantity
500 g
UN Number
UN1428
Flash Point
>110°C (230°F)
Merck Index
14,8570
Solubility Information
Reacts with water.
Percent Purity
99%
Sensitivity
Air and moisture sensitive
Chemical Name or Material
Sodium sticks, in mineral oil
Hazard Category
H260-H304-H314-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H260-H314
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM
EINECSNumber
231-132-9
RTECSNumber
VY0686000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only
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