SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

Overview

Section 10 of the Safety Data Sheet provides critical information about the stability of the substance or mixture and potential hazardous reactions under specific conditions. This section is essential for safe handling, storage, and use of the material.

Key Requirements

  • Chemical stability assessment
  • Potential hazardous reactions
  • Conditions to avoid
  • Incompatible materials
  • Hazardous decomposition products

Section Components

  • 10.1 Reactivity: Description of specific test data and reactive hazards
  • 10.2 Chemical stability: Stability under normal ambient conditions
  • 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Including polymerization
  • 10.4 Conditions to avoid: Physical conditions that could cause hazardous situations
  • 10.5 Incompatible materials: Substances to keep separate
  • 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Expected hazardous decomposition products

Detailed Information Requirements

10.1 Reactivity

Describe the specific test data for the substance/mixture as a whole. Where data is not available, provide information on the reactivity of similar materials or substances.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Indicate if the substance or mixture is stable or unstable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Describe conditions under which hazardous reactions (like excessive pressure or heat generation) may occur.

Critical Conditions

Conditions to Monitor

  • Temperature variations
  • Pressure changes
  • Light exposure
  • Physical shock
  • Static discharge
  • Vibrations
  • Other physical stresses

Documentation Requirements

Essential Information

  • Consistency with Sections 5 and 9
  • Clear documentation of any data gaps
  • Documentation of conflicting data
  • Coverage of all mixture components
  • Clear, non-technical language