Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
(W/W) >= 60.0 - <= 80.0%
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
(W/W) >= 0.1 - <= 1.0%
General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2026-01-30
Product name
K-Methylate sol. 32 %
Chemical name
alcohol, potassium salt
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
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Company Information
company name
BASF Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H290, H301+H311+H331, H314, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2022-272)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids Met. Corr. 1 Corrosive to metals Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute toxicity Acute Tox. 3 (oral) Acute toxicity Acute Tox. 3 (dermal) Acute toxicity Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage STOT SE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system, Optic nerve).
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour or spray. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
Response
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam, dry powder or dry sand for extinction.
Storage
P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered. 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.