General Information
Revision date
2020-04-17
Product name
Potassium tert-butoxide
CAS No.
865-47-4
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, H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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/doctor. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water.
