Is solid sodium methoxide classified under Category A, Item 4, or Category A, Item 6?
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Seeking help: Dear experts, I am currently working on the design of a Class A warehouse and have encountered solid sodium methoxide. Since the areas of different types of warehouses as well as those of fire compartments vary, I would like to ask whether solid sodium methoxide falls under Category 4 of Class A or Category 6 of Class A? Thank you!
Solid sodium methoxide falls under Category 6, Item A. According to the provisions of the Chinese Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals, Category A hazardous chemicals are divided into Category A 4 and Category A 6; solid sodium methoxide falls under Category A 6, and accordingly, specific requirements must be followed for warehouse design and fire compartmentation. .
The comprehensive book on safety technologies for hazardous chemicals discusses the risk of fires and explosions that can occur when such chemicals come into contact with incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers, water, acids, and chlorinated hydrocarbons. It reacts violently with water to produce flammable methanol and corrosive sodium hydroxide. It catches fire in humid air. Decomposes when heated, releasing highly toxic fumes. Personally, I believe that designing according to Category A4 is relatively safe