Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 212-740-3 | CAS number: 865-47-4
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information, Instantly remove any clothing soiled y the product.
After Inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes u der running water. Then consult doctor.
After swallowing
Seek medical treatment
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Causes severe skin burns. Causes serious eye damage.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed. No further relevant information available.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents In case of fire, use sand, carbon dioxide or powdered extinguishing agent. Never use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents. Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Reacts violently with water. If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Potassium oxide
Advice for firefighters. Protective equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from ignition sources.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Use neutralising agents. Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
Prevention of secondary hazards. Keep away from ignition sources.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling. Handle under dry protective gas. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation ?exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers. Store in cool location
Information about storage in one common storage facility. Store away from air, away from water and away from oxidising agents.
Further information about storage conditions. Store under dry inert gas. This product is moisture sensitive. This product is air sensitive. Protect from humidity and keep away from water. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store in a locked cabinet or with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3206
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S (Potassium tert-butoxide)
- Chemical name:
- Potassium tert-butoxide
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 4.2+8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN3206
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- UN3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S (Potassium tert-butoxide)
- Chemical name:
- Potassium tert-butoxide
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 4.2+8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN3206
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S (Potassium tert-butoxide)
- Chemical name:
- Potassium tert-butoxide
- Labels:
- 4.2+8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN3206
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S (Potassium tert-butoxide)
- Chemical name:
- Potassium tert-butoxide
- Labels:
- 4.2+8
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems. Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having a n average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters. Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace. The product does not contain any relevant quantities of material with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
Exposure controls.
Personal protection equipment. General protective and hygienic measures. The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food. Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments. Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment, use breathing protection with high concentration.
Recommended filter device for short term use. Use a respirator with type P3(EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purity respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protection of hands, Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves, nitrile rubber, NBR.
Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses. Full face protection. Body protection: protective work clothing.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity, reacts violently with water.
Chemical stability. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to avoid, no decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions. Reacts with strong oxidising agents. Reacts violently with water.
Incompatible materials: air, oxidising agents, water / moisture.
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium oxide.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods. Recommendation. Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste. Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations. Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Uncleaned packaging. Recommendation, Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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