Potassium hydroxide, 0.5N in ethanol
Description
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.85 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| pH Value | 14 (H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Boiling point | 78.3 °C (1013 hPa) (ethanol) |
| Flash point | 12 °C (ethanol) |
| Melting Point | -114.5 °C (ethanol) |
| Ignition temperature | 425 °C (ethanol) |
| Vapor pressure | 59 hPa (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 3.5 – 15.0 %(V) (ethanol) |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard symbol | GHS05 corrosive GHS02 Flammable |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Element | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statements | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P310: IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 slightly hazardous to water |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| R Phrase | R11-34 Highly flammable.Causes burns. |
| S Phrase | S 16-26-36/37/39-45 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| Storage & Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2924 , 3 (8), II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2924 , 3 (8), II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2924 , 3 (8), II, Segregation Group: 18 (Alkalis) |
