Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-10-30
Product name
POTASSIUM METHOXIDE, 95%
Product Synonyms
POTASSIUM METHYLATE; METHANOL, POTASSIUM SALT
Chemical name
METAL ALCOHOLATE
supplier name
GELEST, INC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (USA); +1 703-527-3887 (International
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GELEST, INC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@gelest.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H251, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 H251 Self-heating; may catch fire Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H251 - Self-heating; may catch fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P235+P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): take off immediately all contaminated clothing. rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P310 - Immediately call a doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P420 - Store away from other materials. P321 - Specific treatment (see first aid instructions on this label) P501 - Dispose of contents/container to licensed waste disposal facility.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Additional methanol may be formed by reaction with moisture and water. The US OSHA PEL (TWA) for methanol is 200 ppm. Print date: 04/09/2019 EN (English US) SDS ID: AKP645 Page 1 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
