Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>96%
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
2.8%
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 0.5M (N/2) (in methanol)
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Uses of Material Chemical for industrial and laboratory use. Not suitable for domestic use
supplier name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44(0) 113 2362811
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@viclabs.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H301, H311, H314, H331, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Flammable liquid, category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity, category 3 (dermal) H311: Toxic in contact with skin Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Acute toxicity, category 3 (inhalation) H331: Toxic if inhaled Spec target organ tox - single, category 1 H370: Causes damage to organs
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if swallowed. Causes damage to eyes & central nervous system.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat / sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection. Do not breathe fume/vapours. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Flammable liquid, category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity, category 3 (dermal) H311: Toxic in contact with skin. Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Acute toxicity, category 3 (inhalation) H331: Toxic if inhaled. Spec target organ tox - single, category 1 H370: Causes damage to organs.
