Potassium Hydroxide, in Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H314, H331, H361, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Central nervous system, Eye

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370: Causes damage to organs. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: 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.