SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	POTASSIUM TETRAOXALATE (dihydrate)
Catalogue No. :	AL3791	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	6100-20-5	EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	29171190
Synonyms :	Oxalic acid hemipotassium salt
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
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
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable solids, Category 1 H228 Self-Heating Substances and Mixtures, Category 2 H252 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11 C; R35 R14 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS02 GHS05
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H228 - Flammable solid H252 - Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P235 - Keep cool 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 or doctor/physician P420 - Store away from other materials P501 - Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		POTASSIUM TERT-BUTOXIDE Extra Pure
CAS No. :		6100-20-5
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
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 or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	Flammable solid.
Explosion hazard :	May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked lights. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not allow water (or moist air) contact with this material.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling :	No naked lights. No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Hygiene measures :	Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid
Molecular mass :	112.22 g/mol
Colour :	White powder.
Odour :	No data available
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	256 - 258
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	2750 °C
Flash point :	2560 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	3600 °C
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	Flammable solid
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	3.9
Solubility :	No data available
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
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours. Reacts violently with water.
10.2 Chemical stability
Flammable solid. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Highly reactive material. Reacts violently with water.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Overheating. Direct sunlight. Heat. Sparks. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...
Additional information :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable. Do not allow water (or moist air) contact with this material.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	3206
UN-No. (IMDG) :	3206
UN-No. (IATA) :	3206
UN-No. (ADN) :	3206
UN-No. (RID) :	3206
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 4.2 (8), II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 4.2 (8), II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 4.2 (8), II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 4.2 (8), II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 3206, ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELF-HEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 4.2 (8), II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.2 (8)
Danger labels :	4.2, 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.2 (8)
Danger labels :	4.2, 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.2 (8)
Danger labels :	4.2, 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.2 (8)
Danger labels :	4.2, 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.2 (8)
Danger labels :	4.2, 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : SC4 Special provision (ADR) : 182, 274 Limited quantities (ADR) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P410, IBC05 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP14 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) : V1 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 48 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E EAC code : 1W
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 182, 274 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 0 Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P410 Packing provisions (IMDG) : PP31 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC05 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B2 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-J Stowage category (IMDG) : B MFAG-No : 136
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Forbidden PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 466 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 15kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 470 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 50kg Special provision (IATA) : A3, A84 ERG code (IATA) : 4C
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : SC4 Special provisions (ADN) : 182, 274 Limited quantities (ADN) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : SC4 Special provision (RID) : 182, 274 Limited quantities (RID) : 0 Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P410, IBC05 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP14 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) : W1 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 48
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
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 TERT-BUTOXIDE Extra Pure is not on the REACH Candidate List POTASSIUM TERT-BUTOXIDE Extra Pure is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 3; WGK No 3366) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
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

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Flam. Sol. 1 Flammable solids, Category 1 Self-heat. 2 Self-Heating Substances and Mixtures, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H228 Flammable solid H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage R11 Highly flammable R14 Reacts violently with water R35 Causes severe burns C Corrosive F Highly flammable