Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5N (0.5M) in Ethanol Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 12/20/2013 Revision date: 02/08/2018 Supersedes: 03/24/2014 Version: 1.2 SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Identification Product form : Mixtures Product name : Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5N (0.5M) in Ethanol Product code : LC19560 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use Use of the substance/mixture : For laboratory and manufacturing use only. Recommended use : Laboratory chemicals Restrictions on use : Not for food, drug or household use 1.3. Supplier LabChem Inc Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647 [email protected] - www.labchem.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887 SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flammable liquids H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour Category 2 Acute toxicity (oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye H318 Causes serious eye damage irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity H361 Developmental toxicity (oral) Category 2 Specific target organ H335 May cause respiratory irritation toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ H370 Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve) (oral, Dermal) toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Full text of H statements : see section 16 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : GHS02 GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H361 - Developmental toxicity (oral) H370 - Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve) (oral, Dermal) Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. 02/08/2018 EN (English US) Page 1 Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5N (0.5M) in Ethanol Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray. P264 - Wash 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 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): 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 P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P235 - Keep cool. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification Other hazards not contributing to the : None. classification 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures Name Product identifier % GHS -US classification Reagent Alcohol (CAS-No.) 64-17-5 97.25 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 Carc. 1A, H350 Repr. 2, H361 STOT SE 1, H370 Ethanol (CAS-No.) 64-17-5 87.768125 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Carc. 1A, H350 Repr. 2, H361 Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol) (CAS-No.) 67-63-0 4.8625 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Eye Irrit. 2A, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 Methanol (CAS-No.) 67-56-1 4.619375 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral), H301 Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal), H311 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation), H331 STOT SE 1, H370 Potassium Hydroxide (CAS-No.) 1310-58-3 2.75 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 Skin Corr. 1A, H314 Aquatic Acute 3, H402 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. 02/08/2018 EN (English US) 2/12 Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5N (0.5M) in Ethanol Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. (Ingestion). Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve) (Dermal). Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary Obtain medical assistance. SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream. 5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture. Reactivity : Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapors. 5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment. Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked lights. No smoking. 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment : Safety glasses. Protective clothing. Gloves. Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. 6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Avoid breathing mist, spray. Emergency procedures : Ventilate area. 6.2. Environmental precautions Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials. 6.4. Reference to other sections See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Additional hazards when processed : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapors are flammable. Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. No naked lights. No smoking. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 02/08/2018 EN (English US) 3/12 Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5N (0.5M) in Ethanol