General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2021-06-01
Product name
Potassium clavulanate
CAS No.
61177-45-5
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) +1-703- 527-3887 CHEMTREC (International) 24
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252, H317, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
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.
Precautionary statements
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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water. Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
