Potassium methylate powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to WHS Classification according to GHS Physical Hazards Flammable solid Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Self-heating: may catch fire. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep cool. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up. Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. Protect from sunlight. Store bulk masses greater than … kg/… lbs at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF. Store separately.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved facility in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable solid. Avoid dust formation. danger of dust explosion Risk of spontaneous ignition if exposed to air and elevated temperatures. Reacts violently with water forming an alcaline solution. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable solid Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation