Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis EMSURE®
- Product Code
- 1.05033
- Chemical Name
- Potassium hydroxide
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 1310-58-3 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Reagent for analysis
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
manufacturer
Ground Floor, Building 1, 885 Mountain Highway BAYSWATER VIC 3153 AUSTRALIA
+61 1800 800 097
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
1800 862 115
CHEMTREC
+61 2 9037 2994
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS05
GHS07
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
CAS-No. : 1310-58-3
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| caustic potash | 1310-58-3 | 60 - 100% | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
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.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
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.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Do not let product enter drains.
Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Tightly closed. Dry. No aluminium, tin, or zinc containers. No metal containers.
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
No data available
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: Aluminium Ammonium salts Germanium anhydrides Oxides of phosphorus azides Lead Copper Copper alloys Tin Zinc Release of: Hydrogen
no information available
No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1813
- Shipping Name
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- II
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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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 appearing as solid (20 °c , 1,013 hpa) with colourless color. It has odourless 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 (1,013 hPa).