30% Potassium Methoxide Methanol Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H314, H319, H336, H360, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 systemic toxicity, central nervous system, Visual organ Category 3 Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 central nervous system, Visual organ

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: systemic toxicity, central nervous system, Visual organ H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: central nervous system, Visual organ

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required. • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Keep cool

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth. • Do NOT induce vomiting. • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available