Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10. Stability and reactivity (1) State the stability of the substance or preparation and the possibility of hazardous reactions occurring under certain conditions. (2) Conditions to avoid List those conditions such as static discharge, vibration, temperature, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction and if possible give a brief description. (3) Incompatible materials List materials such as water, air, acids, bases, oxidising agents or any other specific substance which may cause a dangerous reaction and if possible give a brief description. (4) Hazardous decomposition products List hazardous materials produced in dangerous amounts upon decomposition to address specifically— (a) the need for and the presence of stabilisers; (b) the possibility of a hazardous exothermic reaction; (c) safety significance, if any, of a change in physical appearance of the substance or preparation; (d) hazardous decomposition products, if any, formed upon contact with water; (e) possibility of degradation to unstable products. [Issue 1] D1 – 98 Revised Laws of Mauritius