Calcium hydride, ca. 93%, extra pure, 10-100 mm pieces, up to 10% powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10236880	Thermo Scientific Acros 199961000	100 g	Plastic bottle
10012490	Thermo Scientific Acros 199965000	500 g	Plastic bottle
13498438	Thermo Scientific Acros 199960025	2.5 kg	Plastic bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Adsorbent, Reduction reagent

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-78-8
• Molecular Formula: CaH₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 42.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00010897

Specifications

• Melting Point: 675.0°C
• Color: Gray
• Assay Percent Range: 92% min. (Total Ca)
• Linear Formula: CaH₂
• Fieser: 01,105
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: decomposes with lower alcohols and carboxylic acid, soluble only in salt melts
• Formula Weight: 42.09
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Density: 1.9000g/mL

• CAS: 7789-78-8
• Physical Form: Irregular Lumps/Pieces
• Molecular Formula: CaH₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00010897
• Merck Index: 15,1674
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 42.09
• Percent Purity: ∼93%
• Specific Gravity: 1.9
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium hydride, ca. 93%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Reacts violently with water.

GHS P Statement
Handle under inert gas.
Protect from moisture.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Brush off loose particles from skin.
Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
IF ON S

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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Product Identifier

• Calcium hydride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Precautionary Statement

• P223-Do not allow contact with water.
• P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P335+P334-Brush off loose particles from skin Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

RUO – Research Use Only