POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Pellets Extra Pure |
| Synonyms : Caustic potash |
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
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1.1 Product identifier |
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| Chemical Name : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Pellets | ||
| Catalogue No. : | AL3705 | Product form : | Substance |
| CAS Number : | 1310-58-3 | EC Number : | 215-181-3 |
| Grade : | EC Index Number : | 019-002-00-8 | |
| Chemical Formula : | HSN Code : | 28152000 | |
| Synonyms : | Caustic potash | ||
| Chemical Structure : |
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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
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| Use of the substance/mixture : | Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances | ||
| Uses advised against : | No additional information available | ||
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
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| Company identification : | Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India. |
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1.4 Emergency Contact Details |
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| Phone / e-Mail : | Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in |
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture |
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| Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
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Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Full text of H statements : see section 16 |
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| Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC | |
| Xn; R22 C; R35 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16 |
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| Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects | |
| No additional information available | |
2.2 Label elements |
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| Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
| Hazard pictograms (CLP) : |
 GHS05
 GHS07
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| Signal word (CLP) : | Danger |
| Hazard statements (CLP) : | H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Precautionary statements (CLP) : | P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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/doctor |
2.3 Other hazards |
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| Other hazards : | No additional information available |
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
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3.1. Substance |
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| Name : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PELLETS EXTRA PURE | ||
| CAS No. : | 1310-58-3 | ||
| EC Index No. : | 019-002-00-8 | ||
| EC No. : | 215-181-3 | ||
| Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16 | |||
3.2. Mixture |
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| Not applicable | |||
SECTION 4: First aid measures |
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4.1 Description of first aid measures |
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| First-aid measures after inhalation : | Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
| First-aid measures after skin contact : | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
| 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/doctor. |
| First-aid measures after ingestion : | Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
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| Symptoms relating to use : | Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard. |
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
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| General information : | No additional information available |
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures |
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5.1 Extinguishing media |
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| Suitable extinguishing media : | dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2). |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media : | Do not use a heavy water stream. |
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
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| Special procedures : | No additional information available |
5.3 Advice for firefighters |
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| Protection during firefighting : | No additional information available |
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
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6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
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6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel |
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| Emergency procedures : | No additional information available |
6.1.2. For emergency responders |
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| No additional information available | |
6.2 Environmental precautions |
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| Avoid release to the environment. | |
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
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| Methods for cleaning up : | Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum. |
6.4 Reference to other sections |
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| Reference : | No additional information available |
SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
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7.1 Precautions for safe handling |
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| Precautions for safe handling : | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. |
| Hygiene measures : | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. |
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
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| Technical measures : | Comply with applicable regulations. |
| Storage conditions : | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
7.3 Specific end use(s) |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
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8.1 Control parameters |
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| No additional information available | |
8.2 Exposure controls |
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| Hand protection : | protective gloves |
| Eye protection : | Chemical goggles or face shield |
| Skin and body protection : | Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Respiratory protection : | [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. |
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
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9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
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| Physical state : | Solid |
| Molecular mass : | 56.11 g/mol |
| Colour : | White flakes. |
| Odour : | odourless. |
| Odour threshold : | No data available |
| pH value : | 13.5 |
| Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : | No data available |
| Melting point : | 361 °C |
| Freezing point : | No data available |
| Boiling point : | 13200 °C |
| Flash point : | No data available |
| Auto-ignition temperature : | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature : | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | No data available |
| Vapour pressure : | No data available |
| Relative vapour density at 20°C : | No data available |
| Density : | 2.04 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Water: Soluble in water |
| Log Pow : | No data available |
| Viscosity, kinematic : | No data available |
| Viscosity, dynamic : | No data available |
| Explosive properties : | No data available |
| Oxidising properties : | No data available |
| Explosive limits : | No data available |
9.2 Other information |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
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10.1 Reactivity |
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| Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours. | |
10.2 Chemical stability |
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| Stable under normal conditions. | |
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions |
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| No additional information available | |
10.4 Conditions to avoid |
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| Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture. | |
10.5 Incompatible materials |
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| No additional information available | |
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products |
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| Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours. |
SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
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11.1 Information on toxicological effects |
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| Acute toxicity : | Oral: Harmful if swallowed. |
| Skin corrosion/irritation : | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: 13.5 |
| Serious eye damage/irritation : | Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit pH: 13.5 |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation : | Not classified |
| Germ cell mutagenicity : | Not classified |
| Carcinogenicity : | Not classified |
| STOT-single exposure : | Not classified |
| STOT-repeated exposure : | Not classified |
| Aspiration hazard : | Not classified |
| Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : | Harmful if swallowed. |
SECTION 12: Ecological information |
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12.1 Toxicity |
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| Toxicity information : | No additional information available |
12.2 Persistence - degradability |
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| Persistence - degradability : | No additional information available |
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential |
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| Bioaccumulative potential : | No additional information available |
12.4 Mobility in soil |
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| Mobility in soil : | No additional information available |
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
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| No additional information available | |
12.6 Other adverse effects |
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| Environmental precautions : | No additional information available |
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
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13.1 Waste treatment methods |
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| Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : | Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. |
SECTION 14: Transport information |
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| In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN | |
14.1. UN number |
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| UN-No. (ADR) : | 1813 |
| UN-No. (IMDG) : | 1813 |
| UN-No. (IATA) : | 1813 |
| UN-No. (ADN) : | 1813 |
| UN-No. (RID) : | 1813 |
14.2. UN proper shipping name |
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| Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
| Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
| Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
| Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
| Proper Shipping Name (RID) : | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
| Transport document description (ADR) : | UN 1813, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II |
| Transport document description (IMDG) : | UN 1813, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II |
| Transport document description (IATA) : | UN 1813, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II |
| Transport document description (ADN) : | UN 1813, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II |
| Transport document description (RID) : | UN 1813, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II |
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
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| ADR | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 8 |
| Danger labels : | 8 
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| IMDG | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 8 |
| Danger labels : | 8
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| IATA | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 8 |
| Danger labels : | 8
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| ADN | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 8 |
| Danger labels : | 8
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| RID | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 8 |
| Danger labels : | 8
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14.4. Packing group |
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| Packing group (ADR) : | II |
| Packing group (IMDG) : | II |
| Packing group (IATA) : | II |
| Packing group (ADN) : | II |
| Packing group (RID) : | II |
14.5. Environmental hazards |
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| Dangerous for the environment : | No |
| Marine pollutant : | No |
| Other information : | No supplementary information available |
14.6. Special precautions for user |
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| - Overland transport | |
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Classification code (ADR) : C6 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAN Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V11 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 2W |
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| - Transport by sea | |
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Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B21, B4 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : A Segregation (IMDG) : SG35 Properties and observations (IMDG) : White pellets, flakes, lumps or solid blocks, deliquescent. Reacts with ammonium salts, evolving ammonia gas. In the presence of moisture, corrosive to aluminium, zinc and tin. Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Reacts violently with acids. MFAG-No : 154 |
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| - Air transport | |
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PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y844 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 859 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 15kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 863 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 50kg ERG code (IATA) : 8L |
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| - Inland waterway transport | |
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Classification code (ADN) : C6 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0 |
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| - Rail transport | |
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Classification code (RID) : C6 Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (RID) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAN Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W11 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 80 |
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14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code |
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| Not applicable | |
SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
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15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| 15.1.1 EU-Regulations : |
| No REACH Annex XVII restrictions POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PELLETS EXTRA PURE is not on the REACH Candidate List POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PELLETS EXTRA PURE is not on the REACH Annex XIV List |
| 15.1.2. National regulations |
| Germany |
| Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, Slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 345) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance) |
| Netherlands |
| SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed |
| Denmark |
| Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product |
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment |
| No additional information available |
SECTION 16: Other Information |
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