Avoid breathing vapour. OEL 1200 mgm -3. Ingestion may also produce these effects. Continued inhalation of low concentrations may cause loss of appetite, dizziness, fatigue and nausea. Hazardous reactions Peroxide formation can result in subsequent explosion.
Powerful oxidants can cause explosion.
Reacts vigorously with sulfuryl chloride. Organise effective ventilation and allow to evaporate. Powdered lithium aluminium hydride must never be allowed to come into contact with water. Order of addition is important. Always first add the hydride to the solvent in the nitrogen purged apparatus before mixing with any reactant.