Safety data sheet Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol 0,5 mol/l - 0,5 N volumetric standard solution article number: KK67 date of compilation: 2020-05-22 Version: GHS 1.0 en SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/ undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Identification of the substance Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol Article number KK67 Registration number (REACH) not relevant (mixture) 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses: laboratory chemical laboratory and analytical use 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG Schoemperlenstr. 3-5 D-76185 Karlsruhe Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 0 Telefax: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 149 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.carlroth.de Competent person responsible for the safety data : Department Health, Safety and Environment sheet: e-mail (competent person): [email protected] 1.4 Emergency telephone number Name Street Postal code/city Telephone Website NSW Poisons Informa- Hawkesbury Road 2145 Westmead, NSW 131126 tion Centre Childrens Hospital Emergency information service Poison Centre Munich: +49/(0)89 19240 SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to GHS Classification acc. to GHS Section Hazard class Hazard class and cat- Hazard egory state- ment 2.6 flammable liquid (Flam. Liq. 2) H225 2.16 substance or mixture corrosive to metals (Met. Corr. 1) H290 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation (Skin Corr. 1B) H314 3.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation (Eye Dam. 1) H318 3.8 specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (STOT SE 1) H370 Australia (en) Page 1 / 16 Safety data sheet Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol 0,5 mol/l - 0,5 N volumetric standard solution article number: KK67 2.2 Label elements Labelling GHS Signal word Danger Pictograms GHS02, GHS05, GHS08 Hazard statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H370 Causes damage to organs (eye) Precautionary statements Precautionary statements - prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P280 Wear eye protection/face protection. Precautionary statements - response P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher for extinction. Precautionary statements - storage P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Hazardous ingredients for labelling: Methanol, Potassium hydroxide Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml Signal word: Danger Symbol(s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs (eye). P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P280 Wear eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. contains: Methanol, Potassium hydroxide 2.3 Other hazards There is no additional information. Australia (en) Page 2 / 16 Safety data sheet Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol 0,5 mol/l - 0,5 N volumetric standard solution article number: KK67 SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2 Mixtures Description of the mixture Composition/information on ingredients. Name of sub- Identifier wt% Classification acc. to Pictograms Specific Conc. stance 1272/2008/EC Limits Methanol CAS No ≥ 50 Flam. Liq. 2 / H225 STOT SE 1; H370: C ≥ 67-56-1 Acute Tox. 3 / H301 10 % Acute Tox. 3 / H311 STOT SE 2; H371: 3 % EC No Acute Tox. 3 / H331 ≤ C < 10 % 200-659-6 STOT SE 1 / H370 Index No 603-001-00-X REACH Reg. No 01-2119433307- 44-xxxx Potassium hydroxide CAS No 2.5 – Met. Corr. 1 / H290 Skin Corr. 1A; H314: 1310-58-3 < 5 Acute Tox. 4 / H302 C ≥ 5 % Skin Corr. 1A / H314 Skin Corr. 1B; H314: 2 EC No Eye Dam. 1 / H318 % ≤ C < 5 % 215-181-3 Skin Irrit. 2; H315: 0.5 % ≤ C < 2 % Index No Eye Dam. 1; H318: C 019-002-00-8 ≥ 2 % Eye Irrit. 2; H319: 0.5 REACH Reg. No % ≤ C < 2 % 01-2119487136- 33-xxxx Remarks For full text of Hazard- and EU Hazard-statements: see SECTION 16. SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General notes Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Self-protection of the first aider. Following inhalation Provide fresh air. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Following skin contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of extensive skin contact seri- ous poisoning possible. Call a physician in any case. Following eye contact In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes hold- ing eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye. Australia (en) Page 3 / 16 Safety data sheet Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol 0,5 mol/l - 0,5 N volumetric standard solution article number: KK67 Following ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Call a physician immediately. If swallowed danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach (strong corrosive effects). 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed After eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes, Conjunctivitis (pink eye), Conjunctival oedema (chemosis) of the eyes, Following skin contact: Corrosion, After ingestion: Gastric perforation, Risk of blindness, Vomiting, Large doses may result in coma and death, Headaches and dizziness may occur, proceeding to fainting or unconsciousness, Malaise, Nar- cotic effects, Dizziness, Following inhalation: Cough 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed none SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings water spray, foam, alcohol resistant foam, dry extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide (CO₂) Unsuitable extinguishing media water jet 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air, spread along floors and form explosive mixtures with air. In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. Hazardous combustion products May produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide if burning. 5.3 Advice for firefighters Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Wear self-contained breathing appar- atus. Wear full chemical protective clothing. Special protective equipment for firefighters Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133). SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Australia (en) Page 4 / 16 Safety data sheet Safe Work Australia - Code of Practice Potassium hydroxide solution in methanol 0,5 mol/l - 0,5 N volumetric standard solution article number: KK67 For non-emergency personnel Wearing of suitable protective equipment (including personal protective equipment referred to un- der Section 8 of the safety data sheet) to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal cloth- ing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Avoidance of ignition sources. 6.2 Environmental precautions Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Explosive properties. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Advice on how to contain a spill Covering of drains. Advice on how to clean up a spill Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents). Other information relating to spills and releases Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area. 6.4 Reference to other sections Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8. Incom- patible materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Provision of sufficient ventilation. Handle and open container with care. Clear contaminated areas thoroughly. • Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Due to danger of explosion, prevent leakage of vapours into cellars, flues and ditches. • Warning Vapours are heavier than air, spread along floors and form explosive mixtures with air. Advice on general occupational hygiene Wash hands before breaks and after work. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. When using do not smoke. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed. Incompatible substances or mixtures Observe hints for combined storage. Consideration of other advice Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. • Ventilation requirements Australia (en) Page 5 / 16 Safety data sheet