General Information
Version
9.3
Revision date
2024-09-13
Product name
Potassium tert-butylate for synthesis
CAS No.
865-47-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EU Classification
CLASS regulations 2013 Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 2), H252 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
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 doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P420 Store away from other materials.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
Reacts violently with water SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
