Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=60-<=100
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>=10-<30
General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-10-01
Product name
Potassium hydroxide solutionin methanol c(KOH) = 2.0 mol/l (2 N) Titripur
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis 1.4
Emergency telephone
+60 (0)3-74943688, +60 (0)3-74910850, +60 3- 9212 5794
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H301+H311+H331, H314, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 2 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure : Category 1 (Central nervous system, Visual organs)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous sys- tem, Visual organs).
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static dis- charge. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a re- sistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical