Sodium ethanolate

Agent Name
Sodium ethanolate
CAS Number
141-52-6
Formula
C2-H6-O.Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium ethanolate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Caustic alcohol; Ethanol, sodium salt; Ethoxysodium; Ethyl alcohol, sodium salt; Sodium ethylate; [ChemIDplus] Sodium ethoxide; [MSDSonline] UN3206
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
White or yellowish hygroscopic solid; Decomposed by air and water; [Merck Index] Off-white powder with an odor of alcohol; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in hair straighteners and to make other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Reacts violently with water posing fire and explosion risk; Corrosive; [ICSC] Highly flammable; Reacts violently with water; May causes burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkali metal alcoholates, self-heating, corrosive, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: