Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
(W/W) > 0 % - < 3 %
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
(W/W) > 0 % - < 3 %
General Information
Version
3.1
Revision date
2024-01-01
Product name
K-Methylate Crystals
Substance name
19.02.2026
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
BASF Australia Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H251, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids: Cat.1 Self-heating substances and mixtures: Cat.1 Acute toxicity: Cat.4 (oral) Skin corrosion/irritation: Cat.1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Cat.1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
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 or physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … to extinguish.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P420 Store separately. P413 Store bulk masses greater than 1,000 kg/2,205 lbs at temperatures not exceeding 25 °C/77 °F.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. When finely distributed, self-ignition is possible. Reacts violently with water.