Potassium methoxide, 0.1N solution in toluene / methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H304, H315, H336, H361, H370, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless No information available Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Moisture sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H370 - Causes damage to organs H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Decomposes in contact with water. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity