Melting point :61 °C
storage temp. :water-free area
form :beads
color :Gray
Merck :13,8646
Stability :Stable, but extremely reactive. Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water, generating hydrogen. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water, halogens, acids.

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases Category 1 Danger P223, P231+P232, P280, P335+ P334,P370+P378, P402+P404, P501 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A, B, C Danger P260,P264, P280, P301+P330+ P331,P303+P361+P353, P363, P304+P340,P310, P321, P305+ P351+P338, P405,P501 H331 Toxic if inhaled Acute toxicity,inhalation Category 3 Danger P261, P271, P304+P340, P311, P321,P403+P233, P405, P501 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 1 Danger P260, P264, P270, P314, P501 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 1 Warning P273, P391, P501
Precautionary statements:	P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.