General Information
Revision date
2020-04-10
Product name
Potassium tert-butoxide
CAS No.
865-47-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Only for research and development use by, or directly under the supervision of, a technically qualified individual
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Company Information
company name
AK Scientific, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
United States) Flammable solids(Category 1) Substances And mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1) Skin corrosion(Category 1A) Serious eye damage(Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340+P310 - P305+P351+P338+P310 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet - bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None
