| Common Name: | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/8/2018 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 8GAT8 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 07/03/2013
REVISION DATE: 02/08/2018
SUPERSEDES: 02/08/2018
VERSION: 1.2
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: MIXTURES
PRODUCT NAME: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL
PRODUCT CODE: LC19520
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
INFO@LABCHEM.COM
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: CATEGORY 2
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL): CATEGORY 3
H301: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
ACUTE TOXICITY (DERMAL): CATEGORY 3
H311: TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
ACUTE TOXICITY (INHALATION): CATEGORY 3
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
ACUTE TOXICITY (INHALATION: DUST, MIST): CATEGORY 3
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1B
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): CATEGORY 1
H370:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC NERVE, LIVER,
KIDNEYS) (DERMAL, ORAL)
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS02: FLAME
GHS05: CORROSION
GHS06: SKULLS AND CROSSBONES
GHS08: HEALTH HAZARD
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR
H301+H311+H331: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR IF INHALED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H370:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC NERVE, LIVER,
KIDNEYS) (DERMAL, ORAL)
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
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.
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.
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP 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.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P370+P378:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), POWDER, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM TO EXTINGUISH
P403+P235: STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP COOL.
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 CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
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
METHANOL (CAS-NO.): 67-56-1 97.25 FLAM. LIQ. 2, H225
ACUTE TOX. 3 (ORAL), H301
ACUTE TOX. 3 (DERMAL), H311
ACUTE TOX. 3 (INHALATION), H331
STOT SE 1, H370
POTASSIUM (CAS-NO.): 1310-58-3 2.75 ACUTE TOX. 4 (ORAL), H302
HYDROXIDE 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 YOU FEEL UNWELL,
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE). 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.
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. WASH WITH
PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
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. 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. CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS
(OPTIC NERVE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, KIDNEYS, LIVER) (DERMAL).
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL CAN RESULT IN ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN
CAUSING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HAZARD. TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. SWALLOWING A SMALL QUANTITY OF THIS MATERIAL WILL
RESULT IN SERIOUS HEALTH HAZARD.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
CRACKING OF THE SKIN. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. IMPAIRMENT OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
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:
GLOVES. SAFETY GLASSES. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FACE-SHIELD.
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.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. WASH EXPOSED SKIN
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL MEASURES:
PROPER GROUNDING PROCEDURES TO AVOID STATIC ELECTRICITY SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
GROUND/BOND CONTAINER AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
ELECTRICAL/VENTILATING/LIGHTING/... EQUIPMENT. COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY
FROM:
HEAT SOURCES, INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP IN FIREPROOF PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS:
STRONG BASES. STRONG ACIDS. ACID ANHYDRIDES. ACID CHLORIDES. STRONG
OXIDIZERS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IGNITION. DIRECT SUNLIGHT. HEAT SOURCES.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
ACGIH:
ACGIH CEILING (MG/M3):
2 MG/M3 (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; USA; MOMENTARY VALUE; TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (CEILING) (PPM): 2 PPM
METHANOL (67-56-1):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (PPM):
200 PPM (METHANOL; USA; TIME-WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT 8 H;
TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (PPM):
250 PPM (METHANOL; USA; SHORT TIME VALUE; TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
OSHA:
OSHA PEL (TWA) (MG/MP): 260 MG/MP
OSHA:
OSHA PEL (TWA) (PPM): 200 PPM
IDLH:
US IDLH (PPM): 6000 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/MP): 250 MG/MP
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (PPM): 200 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (MG/MP): 325 MG/MP
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (PPM): 250 PPM
NIOSH:
REMARK (NIOSH): SKIN
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. KEEP CONCENTRATIONS WELL BELOW LOWER EXPLOSION
LIMITS.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON.
SAFETY GLASSES.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
GLOVES.
FACE SHIELD.
GAS MASK.
HAND PROTECTION: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
EYE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: GAS MASK
OTHER INFORMATION: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE DURING USE.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
COLOR: COLOURLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW
ODOR: ALCOHOL ODOUR CHARACTERISTIC
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: NO DATA AVAILABLE
MELTING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: 11 DEG. C
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: 1.11
RELATIVE DENSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 0.8
SOLUBILITY: MISCIBLE WITH WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL.
LOG POW: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 445 DEG. C
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: 6 - 31 VOL %
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION GENERATES: CORROSIVE VAPORS.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY:
NOT ESTABLISHED. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY FORM
FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE VAPOR-AIR MIXTURE.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NOT ESTABLISHED.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXTREMELY HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES. OPEN FLAME.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
ACID ANHYDRIDES. ACID CHLORIDES. HALOGENS. PEROXIDES. STRONG ACIDS.
STRONG BASES.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
POTASSIUM OXIDE. FUME. CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON DIOXIDE. MAY RELEASE
FLAMMABLE GASES.
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION GENERATES: CORROSIVE VAPORS.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION; SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY:
ORAL: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
DERMAL: TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
INHALATION: TOXIC IF INHALED.
INHALATION:
DUST, MIST: TOXIC IF INHALED.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL:
ATE US (ORAL): 101.962 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (DERMAL): 308.483 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (GASES): 700 PPMV/4H
ATE US (VAPORS): 3 MG/L/4H
ATE US (DUST, MIST): 0.5 MG/L/4H
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
LD50 ORAL RAT:
333 MG/KG (RAT; EQUIVALENT OR SIMILAR TO OECD 425; EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
ATE US (ORAL): 333 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
| METHANOL (67-56-1):
LD50 ORAL RAT:
>5000 MG/KG (RAT; BASF TEST; LITERATURE STUDY; 1187-2769 MG/KG BODYWEIGHT;
RAT; WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE)
LD50 DERMAL RABBIT: 15800 MG/KG (RABBIT; LITERATURE STUDY)
LC50 INHALATION RAT (MG/L): 85 MG/L/4H (RAT; LITERATURE STUDY)
LC50 INHALATION RAT (PPM): 64000 PPM/4H (RAT; LITERATURE STUDY)
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY:
NOT CLASSIFIED
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
NOT CLASSIFIED
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC NERVE, LIVER,
KIDNEYS) (DERMAL, ORAL).
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL CAN RESULT IN ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN
CAUSING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HAZARD. TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. SWALLOWING A SMALL QUANTITY OF THIS MATERIAL WILL
RESULT IN SERIOUS HEALTH HAZARD.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
CRACKING OF THE SKIN. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. IMPAIRMENT OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
LC50 FISH 2:
80 MG/L (LC50; 96 H; GAMBUSIA AFFINIS; STATIC SYSTEM; FRESH WATER)
METHANOL (67-56-1):
LC50 FISH 1:
15400 MG/L (LC50; EPA 660/3 - 75/009; 96 H; LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS;
FLOW-THROUGH SYSTEM; FRESH WATER; EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
EC50 DAPHNIA 1:
>10000 MG/L (EC50; DIN 38412-11; 48 H; DAPHNIA MAGNA; STATIC SYSTEM;
FRESH WATER; EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
LC50 FISH 2: 10800 MG/L (LC50; 96 H; SALMO GAIRDNERI)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL:
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY BIODEGRADABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): NOT APPLICABLE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): NOT APPLICABLE
THOD: NOT APPLICABLE
METHANOL (67-56-1):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN WATER. BIODEGRADABLE IN THE SOIL. HIGHLY MOBILE
IN SOIL.
METHANOL (67-56-1):
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): 0.6-1.12 GO2/G SUBSTANCE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): 1.42 GO2/G SUBSTANCE
THOD: 1.5 GO2/G SUBSTANCE
BOD (% OF THOD): 0.8 (LITERATURE STUDY)
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL:
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL BIOACCUMULATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
METHANOL (67-56-1):
BCF FISH 1: <10 (BCF; 72 H; LEUCISCUS IDUS)
LOG POW: -0.77 (EXPERIMENTAL VALUE; OTHER)
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: LOW POTENTIAL FOR BIOACCUMULATION (BCF <500).
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
SURFACE TENSION: 0.023 N/M (20 DEG. C)
LOG KOC: KOC, PCKOCWIN V1.66; 1; CALCULATED VALUE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
OTHER INFORMATION: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
DISPOSE IN A SAFE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS WITH CARE BECAUSE RESIDUAL VAPORS ARE FLAMMABLE.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS:
AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. HAZARDOUS WASTE DUE TO TOXICITY.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
UN2924 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 3, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN2924
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
3 - CLASS 3 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID 49 CFR 173.120
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT):
3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUID
8 - CORROSIVE
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 202
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 243
DOT SYMBOLS: G - IDENTIFIES PSN REQUIRING A TECHNICAL NAME
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB2 - AUTHORIZED IBCS:
METAL (31A, 31B AND 31N); RIGID PLASTICS (31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(31HZ1).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
ONLY LIQUIDS WITH A VAPOR PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 110 KPA AT 50 C
(1.1 BAR AT 122 F), OR 130 KPA AT 55 C (1.3 BAR AT 131 F) ARE AUTHORIZED.
T11 - 6 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL....... 178.275(D)(3)
TP2 - A. THE MAXIMUM DEGREE OF FILLING MUST NOT EXCEED THE DEGREE OF
FILLING DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
TR IS THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORT, TF IS THE
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING, AND A IS THE
MEAN COEFFICIENT OF CUBICAL EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID BETWEEN THE MEAN
TEMPERATURE OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING (TF) AND THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK
TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORTATION (TR) BOTH IN DEGREES CELSIUS.
B. FOR LIQUIDS TRANSPORTED UNDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS MAY BE CALCULATED USING
THE FORMULA:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
D15 AND D50 ARE THE DENSITIES (IN UNITS OF MASS PER UNIT VOLUME) OF THE
LIQUID AT 15 C (59 F) AND 50 C (122 F), RESPECTIVELY.
TP27 - A PORTABLE TANK HAVING A MINIMUM TEST PRESSURE OF 4 BAR (400 KPA)
MAY BE USED PROVIDED THE CALCULATED TEST PRESSURE IS 4 BAR OR LESS BASED
ON THE MAWP OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AS DEFINED IN 178.275 OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER, WHERE THE TEST PRESSURE IS 1.5 TIMES THE MAWP.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 150
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL: 1 L (49 CFR 173.27)
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49: 5 L CFR 175.75)
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
B - (I) THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO
VESSEL AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL CARRYING A NUMBER OF PASSENGERS LIMITED
TO NOT MORE THAN THE LARGER OF 25 PASSENGERS, OR ONE PASSENGER PER EACH
3 M OF OVERALL VESSEL LENGTH; AND (II) "ON DECK ONLY" ON PASSENGER VESSELS
IN WHICH THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(I) OF THIS
SECTION IS EXCEEDED.
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE OTHER: 40 - STOW "CLEAR OF LIVING QUARTERS"
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5N (0.5M) IN METHANOL:
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
FIRE HAZARD
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY
CHEMICAL(S) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OR TITLE
III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986
AND 40 CFR PART 372.
METHANOL:
CAS-NO.: 67-56-1
97.25%
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD
METHANOL (67-56-1):
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 5000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
PHYSICAL HAZARD - FLAMMABLE (GASES, AEROSOLS, LIQUIDS, OR SOLIDS)
HEALTH HAZARD - ACUTE TOXICITY (ANY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE)
HEALTH HAZARD - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE)
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
METHANOL (67-56-1): LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST)
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU TO METHANOL, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. FOR MORE
INFORMATION GO TO WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
METHANOL (67-56-1):
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - CARCINOGENS LIST: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: YES
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - FEMALE: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - MALE: NO
NO SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL (NSRL):
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 02/08/2018
OTHER INFORMATION: NONE.
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR
H301: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H311: TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
H370: CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 3 - LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS (INCLUDING FINELY DIVIDED
SUSPENDED SOLIDS) THAT CAN BE IGNITED UNDER
ALMOST ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.
NFPA REACTIVITY 0 - MATERIAL THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MATERIALS CAPABLE OF IGNITION UNDER
ALMOST ALL NORMAL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.
INCLUDES FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WITH FLASH POINTS BELOW
73 F AND BOILING POINTS ABOVE 100 F. AS WELL AS
LIQUIDS WITH FLASH POINTS BETWEEN 73 F AND 100 F.
(CLASSES IB & IC)
PHYSICAL 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, AND WILL NOT REACT WITH
WATER, POLYMERIZE, DECOMPOSE, CONDENSE, OR
SELF-REACT. NON-EXPLOSIVES.
PERSONAL PROTECTION H
H - SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, VAPOR RESPIRATOR
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