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General Information
Revision date
2020-01-22
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, in Ethanol, Volumetric Solutions
CAS No.
64-17-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
800-101-
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 1 Irritation Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3(Narcotic effect.) Single Exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause cancer. May damage the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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/doctor.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Primary hazards: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Specific hazards: No data available.
