General Information
Version
7.2
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Potassium clavulanate
CAS No.
61177-45-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H317, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable solids Category 2 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 2 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Supplemental label elements
AUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store separately.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids : Category 2 Self-heating substances : Category 2 and mixtures Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1
