General Information
Version
02
Revision date
2026-04-14
Product name
Potassium tert-butoxide
CAS No.
865-47-4
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ChemScene LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@chemscene.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H260, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store away from other materials.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local regulation.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable solids (Category 1,2),H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 2),H252 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1),H260 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A, 1B, 1C),H314
