General Information
Revision date
2014-09-22
Product name
POTASSIUM METAL (in paraffin liquid) 25g
CAS No.
7440-09-7
supplier name
Timstar Laboratory Supplies Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Timstar Laboratory Supplies Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@timstar.co.uk
GHS Information
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Danger
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Contact with water > flam gas, category 1 (Waterreact. 1). Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B (Skin Corr. 1B).
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
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Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Timstar Laboratory Supplies Ltd - Safety Data Sheet Ref: PO4810 Page 1 of 6
Precautionary statements
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. Use dry powder for extinction.
