POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Solution In Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H290, H301, H311, H315, H319, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Australia: of the Classified as HAZARDOUS according to the criteria of the ASCC, Australian Safety and Compensation substance/mixture Council (formly NOHSC). Classified as DANGEROUS GOOD by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Corrosive to Metals: Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. (s) H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Health hazard, Skull and crossbones, Exclamation mark

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Precautionary P403+P233+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.