S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Potassium Hydroxide sol. 20% *in methanol

Synonym:

REACH Registration Number: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) Nº 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not requiere a registration, the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline or it is a mixture.

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Flam. Liq. 2

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

STOT SE 1

Skin Corr. 1B

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H331 Toxic if inhaled.

H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H370 Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../ equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Potassium Hydroxide sol. 20% *in methanol

Composition:

Formula: CH3OH M.= 32,04 CAS [67-56-1]

EC number (EINECS): 200-659-6

EC index number: 603-001-00-X

REACH Registration Number: 01-2119433307-44-XXXX

Content: >= 70 %

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Flam. Liq. 2

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

STOT SE 1

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H331 Toxic if inhaled.

H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H370 Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../ equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P322 Specific measures (see on this label).

P330 Rinse mouth.

P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction.

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

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

Formula: KOH M.= 56,11 CAS [1310-58-3]

EC number (EINECS): 215-181-3

EC index number: 019-002-00-8

Content: >= 20 % <= 25 %

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Acute Tox. 4

Skin Corr. 1A

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P330 Rinse mouth.

P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event of suffocation, proceed to provide artificial respiration.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Take the product out with cotton wool soaked in polyethylene-glycol 400. In the event of irritation, seek medical assistance.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek immediate medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Take the person out into the fresh air. Induce vomiting. Drink ethyl alcohol (25 ml at 50%). Seek immediate medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The fumes are heavier than air, so they may spread at floor level. May form explosive mixtures with the air. Prevent the build-up of static.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the fumes. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Do not allow it to enter the drainage system. Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

No special indications.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.Away from sources of ignition and heat.In well ventilated premises.Room temperature.Do not store in metal containers.Restricted access, only authorized to technicians.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

No special indications.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

VLA-ED(methanol): 200 ppm - 266 mg/m3 dermal resorption

VLA-EC(methanol): 250 ppm - 333 mg/m3 dermal resorption

TLV-TWA(methanol): 200 ppm - 262 mg/m3

8.3 Respiratory protection:

In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter AX. Filter P3.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves (neopren, PVC, nitrile)

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Use suitable work clothing. Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Do not inhale the substance.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: N/A

Colour:

N/A

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Methanolic.

pH:

N/A

Melting point/freezing point: N/A

Initial boiling point and boiling range:

N/A

Flash point: 27,0 °C (closed cup)

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

N/A

Vapour pressure: N/A

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density:

N/A

Solubility:

N/A

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature:

N/A

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

High temperatures.

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Nitric acid. Oxidant agents. Aluminium. Anhydrides. Ammoniacal compounds Chromyl chloride. Salts of oxyhalogenic acids. Halogen oxides Halides. Halogen halides. Halogenated hydrocarbons. Hydrides. Alkaline metals. Alkali-earth metals. Nitrates. Nitriles. Alkaline oxides. Ethylene oxides. Metal oxides. Non-metal oxides. Hydrogen peroxide. Powdered zinc. Glass. Organic compounds. Nitrogen organic compounds.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

No specific data.

10.4 Complementary information:

The gases/fumes can form explosive mixtures with the air.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral rat : 273 mg/kg KOH

LD50 oral rat : 5.628 mg/kg CH3OH

LD50 oral mus : 7.300 mg/kg CH3OH

LD L0 oral man : 6.422 mg/kg CH3OH

LD50 skn rbt : 15.800 mg/kg CH3OH

LC50 inh rat : 64000 ppm CH3OH

TC L0 inh rat : 50 g/m3 CH3OH

LC L0 inh man : 86000 mg/m3 CH3OH

LD50 ipr mus : 10.765 mg/kg CH3OH

• Dangerous effects for health:

Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

Ecotoxic data not available.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

Easily biodegradable product.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

Non-bioaccumulable product.

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Data not available.

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

If suitable handling conditions are maintained, no ecological problems are to be anticipated.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

UN 2924 Class: 3 8 Packaging group: III (D/E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

UN 2924 Class: 3 8 Packaging group: III

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.

UN 2924 Class: 3 8 Packaging group: III

Packaging instructions: CAO 365 PAX 354

Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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.

P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P322 Specific measures (see on this label).

P330 Rinse mouth.

P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction.

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

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 4 9.12.2011

Date published: 9.12.2011

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 9,12,14

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.