Potassium methanolate SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Potassium methanolate
- CAS： 865-33-8
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Self- heating substances and mixtures, Category 1
Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1B
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H251 Self-heating; may catch fire
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
P235 Keep cool.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets.
P410 Protect from sunlight.
P413 Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F.
P420 Store separately.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Potassium methanolate
- Common names and synonyms: Potassium methanolate
- CAS number: 865-33-8
- EC number: 212-736-1
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
no data available
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
NO water. NO hydrous agents. Use dry powder, dry sand.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Highly flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with water, moisture or metals.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
NO water. NO hydrous agents. Use dry powder, dry sand. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact of the substance with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Environmental precautions
Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with water. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, metals and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Cool. Well closed. Store in an area having corrosion resistant concrete floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
no data available
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use local exhaust and breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
DryPowder, Liquid,Liquid,Liquid, OtherSolid
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Colour：
no data available
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Odour：
no data available
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Melting point/freezing point：
-20°C
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
48.1°C at 760 mmHg
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Flammability：
Highly flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
no data available
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Flash point：
11°C
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Auto-ignition temperature：
>50°C
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Decomposition temperature：
no data available
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pH：
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
in water: reaction
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
-0.74
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Vapour pressure：
Pa at 25°C: (negligible)
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Density and/or relative density：
0.95g/mLat 20°C
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Relative vapour density：
no data available
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. Reacts violently with water. This produces flammable methanol and corrosive potassium hydroxide. The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with moist air. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data.Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. Reacts violently with water. This produces flammable methanol and corrosive potassium hydroxide. The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with moist air. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2920 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2920 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2920 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Potassium methylate is a very reactive solid and is handled in solution in most cases. The solid is very hygroscopic and decomposes quickly. It is only stable under exclusion of air and moisture.Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water.Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.