Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Sodium methoxide
CAS: 124-41-4
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Inherent Hazards
Reactive – May spontaneously ignite or explode on its own or in contact with water.
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
Persistent – Does not break down readily from natural processes.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
Information on safer alternatives is currently fairly limited, and not easily accessible or linked to information on chemicals in the workplace. Where we have information on safer alternatives, ChemHAT will display links to existing case studies of safer alternatives for the chemical.
How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Skin contact
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Handle with gloves
Protective clothing