Potassium Hydroxide 0.1M Solution in Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H290, H315, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Fire: In case of fire, use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Spills: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store in corrosive- resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 2 Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Skin Irritation Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 2A