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814222 Potassium methylate

(30-35% solution in methanol) for synthesis

Potassium methylate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Potassium methoxid

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
US18.14222.0100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8142220100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8142220500 Glass bottle 500 ml
Description
Catalogue Number814222
SynonymsPotassium methoxid
References
Product Information
HS Code3824 99 92
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point93.5 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.99 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit5.5 - 36.5 %(V) Methanol
Flash point29.7 °C
Ignition temperature415 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point<-20 °C
pH value11 (H₂O)
Vapor pressure36 hPa (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H370: Causes damage to organs.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal13
Bases and alcoholates should be diluted if necessary by carefully stirring them into water and then neutralized (protective gloves, fume cupboard!) with hydrochloric acid (Cat. No. 100312). Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, toxic, corrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2920 , 8 (3), II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2920 , 8 (3), II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2920 , 8 (3), II, Segregation Group: 18 (Alkalis)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)30.0 - 35.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.985 - 0.995
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
US18.14222.0100 04022536409733
8142220100 04022536409733
8142220500 04022536409740

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