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CAS Number: 917-58-8
Product Catalog
19-1919
Potassium › Potassium ethoxide, 95+%| CAS Number: | 917-58-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00054277 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H5KO |
| Molecular Weight: | 84.16 |
| Chemical Formula: | KOC2H5 |
| Color and Form: | white to off-white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Stability: moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Potassium ethoxide, 95+% |
| Product Number: | 19-1919 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 917-58-8 |
| Formula: | KOC2H5 |
| EINECS Number: | 213-029-0 |
| Chemical Family: | metal alkoxide |
| Synonym: | potassium ethanolate, ethanol, potassium salt. |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 917-58-8 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | The product causes caustic burns on human contact. Moisture will produce ethanol vapor which may cause drowsiness. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation, ingestion, contact with skin and eyes. |
| Eye Contact: | Dust causes severe burns of the eyes and possible blindness. Ethanol vapor is an eye irritant. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes severe chemical burns to the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Dust causes caustic burns to the upper respiratory tract. Ethanol vapor may cause dizziness and drowsiness |
| Ingestion: | Causes burns and perforations of the gastrointestinal tract. |
| Acute Health Effects: | With moisture or human contact, the product forms caustic and highly corrosive alkali hydroxide and ethanol. Severe chemical burns may result. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No data is available for this product. Prolonged exposure to ethanol vapors may be harmful to nerves and liver. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Flammable. If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Flammable. Formation of explosive air/ vapor mixtures is possible in presence of moisture. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Eliminate all ignition sources. Avoid contact with water. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, or other suitable adsorbent, and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. If container is left open, product may adsorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release ethanol vapor. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a vapor upon exposure to air. if possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white to off-white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 84.16 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | alcohol-like odor |
| Solubility in Water: | reacts violently with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture sensitive solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Keep away from moisture, heat and ignition sources including open flame and electrostatic discharge. |
| Incompatibility: | water, oxidizing agents, active metals, halogens, halogenated solvents and mineral acids |
| Decomposition Products: | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No information available in the RTECS files. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Alkali metal alcoholates,Self heating, Corrosive, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 4.2 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3206 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Alkali metal alcoholates, Self heating, Corrosive, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 4.2 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3206 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 2/26/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 12/14/2011 |
