Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2016-02-29
Product name
Potassium tert-butoxide, 20 wt.% solution in THF
Product Synonyms
Potassium tert-butylate
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H314, H335, H336, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing cancer
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store separately
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS).