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Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®

CAS 1310-58-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®
Product Form
pellets
Product Code
1.05033
Chemical Name
Potassium hydroxide

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1310-58-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119487136-33-XXXX

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

distributor

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
caustic potash EC: 215-181-3 1310-58-3 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Potassium oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Recommended storage temperature see product label.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Solubility
---
Vapor Density
---
Physical State
solid
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Melting Point
360 °C
Odor Threshold
---
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Evaporation Rate
---
Odor
odorless
Boiling Point
1.327 °C at 1.013 hPa
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Density
2,04 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Ph
ca.13,5 at 5,6 g/l at 25 °C
Softening Point
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Cloud Point
---
Colour
colorless
Freezing Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Bulk Density
---
Colour Intensity
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances n-octanol/water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Crystallisation Point
---
Properties Status
---
Explosive Limits
---
Physical State Data
solid
Solubility In Water
1.130 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Relative Density
---
Appearance
---
Form
---
Solidification Point
---
Vapor Pressure
1 hPa at 719 °C
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: Tetrahydrofuran, Peroxides, sodium azide, benzoyl chloride, Calcium (in powder form), carbides, Chlorine, halogen oxides, organic nitro compounds, phosphorus, nonmetallic oxides, chlorine dioxide, Fluorine, magnesium, Nitroso compound, nitrogen trichloride. Exothermic reaction with: acetonitrile, Acrolein, Aldehydes, Alcohols, acetic acid, Halogenated hydrocarbon, halogen-halogen compounds, Peroxides, hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen peroxide, vinyl acetate, Reducing agents, Acids, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, peroxi compounds, Methanol, Chloroform. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Aluminum, Ammonium salts, Germanium, anhydrides, Oxides of phosphorus, azides, Lead, Copper, Copper alloys, Tin, Zinc. Release of: Hydrogen

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Tetrahydrofuran, Peroxides, sodium azide, benzoyl chloride, Calcium, carbides, Chlorine, halogen oxides, organic nitro compounds, phosphorus, nonmetallic oxides, chlorine dioxide, Fluorine, magnesium, Nitroso compound, nitrogen trichloride, acetonitrile, Acrolein, Aldehydes, Alcohols, acetic acid, Halogenated hydrocarbon, halogen-halogen compounds, hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen peroxide, vinyl acetate, Reducing agents, Acids, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, peroxi compounds, Methanol, Chloroform, Aluminum, Ammonium salts, Germanium, anhydrides, Oxides of phosphorus, azides, Lead, Copper, Copper alloys, Tin, Zinc

Decomposition

Hydrogen

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1813
Shipping Name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®?

Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE® is a solid with colorless color. It has odorless odor.

What is Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE® used for?

Reagent for analysis

What are the hazard statements for Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®?

The melting point is 360 °C and the boiling point is 1.327 °C at 1.013 hPa.