KOH Liquid 3 Percent

Potassium Hydroxide Solution in Distilled Water suitable for Nickel Cadmium Batteries
MSDS

Porduct Name               KOH Liquid 3 Percent
Part Number   RXSOL-25-1024-020

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Chemical Name                 Cas No                        EC No              Weight                          Formula                   
potassium hydroxide pellets for analysis (max. 0.05% Na) EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur 1310-58-3 215-181-3 3% KOH
Signal Word  Danger
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. 
Classification of the substance or mixture No data available
Supplemental Hazard    Statements No data available
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher  The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled After inhalation fresh air. Call in physician.
Eye Contact  Rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses
Swallowed Make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Skin Contact   Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation No data available
Ingestion No data available
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  No data available

 Flammability                         No data available
Suitable extinguishing media  Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Potassium oxides Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours 
Further information Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion
products
No data available
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Protective Equipment No data available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical No data available

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage No data available
Personal Protection No data available
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area
Reference to other          sections    For disposal see section 13

Advice on protection against fire and explosion No data available
Incompatible materials  No data available
Hygiene measures No data available
Advice on  safe handling No data available
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

No data available

Storage conditions No aluminium, tin, or zinc containers. No metal containers. Millipore- 1.05029 Page 5 of 13 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada Tightly closed. Dry. Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 8B: Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general        occupational hygiene No data available

Exposure controls  Personal protective equipment 
Engineering Control No data available
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Protective clothing
Skin protection 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 EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full 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 EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact
Respiratory protection
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 entrepeneur 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. 
Other Protection  Measure No data available

Physical state Solid
Colour Colorless
Odour Odorless
Odor Threshold No data available
pH ca.13,5 at 5,6 g/l at 25 °C
Melting Point 360 °C
Boiling Point 327 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point No data available
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure 1 hPa at 719 °C                             
Viscosity No data available 
Density 1.03-1.04 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative Density No data available  
Specific Gravity No data available 
Partition coefficient No data available 
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 1.130 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble
Ignition temperature No data available 
Particle characteristics No data available 

Reactivity                        No data available
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature)
Possibilityof 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 Millipore- 1.05029 Page 8 of 13 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada 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 
Conditions to avoid No data available                                                                        
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous product dicomposition                                                         No data available

Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - male - 333 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 425) Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach. Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 333 mg/kg (Calculation method) Symptoms: burns of mucous membranes, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result Causes burns. Remarks (IUCLID) 
Serious eye      damage/irritation Eyes - Rabbit Result Causes serious eye damage. (OECD Test Guideline 405) Remarks Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Sensitisation test - Guinea pig Result negative Remarks (IUCLID)
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ  cell            mutagenicity  Test Type Ames test Test system S. typhimurium Metabolic activation with and without metabolic activation Result negative Remarks (ECHA) Test Type In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Test system mouse lymphoma cells Metabolic activation with and without metabolic activation Method OECD Test Guideline 476 Result negative 
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity-single      exposure
No data available
Additional Information The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Millipore- 1.05029 Page 10 of 13 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. After uptake: Vomiting shock Other dangerous properties can not be excluded. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

Persistence and degradability The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Toxicity to fish  Static test LC50 - Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish) - 80 mg/l - 96 h Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
Toxicity to daphnia and other  aquatic invertebrates No data available
Toxicity No data available
Toxicity to bacteria   No data available
Toxicity to algae No data available
Products Biodegradation No data available
Mobility in soil No data available
Results of PBT av PvB            assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting      properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher
Other adverse effects Harmful effect due to pH shift. Forms corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted. Neutralisation possible in waste water treatment plants. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Product No data available
Contaminated packaging No data available
Waste treatment  Method No data available

UN number

ADR/RID:1813                                      IMDG:1813                               IATA:1813

UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID   IMDG: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,
Transport hazard classess     ADR/RID:8                                            IMDG:8                                      IATA:8
Packaging group ADR/RID:ll                                            IMDG:ll                                       IATA:ll
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:No                                         IMDG Marine pollutant:No          IATA: No
Special precautions for      user Tunnel restriction code (E) 
Further information No data available

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work
Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance

Other Information

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.

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