Safety Data Sheet for DERQUIM LA 15 Alkaline LIQUID providing hazard, handling, storage and transport information.
The document identifies DERQUIM LA 15 Alkaline LIQUID as a laboratory chemical supplied by PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U. It lists the hazardous classification (corrosive to metals, severe skin burns, eye damage) and details the composition, which includes potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide. First‑aid, firefighting and accidental‑release measures are described, along with exposure controls and personal protective equipment requirements.
Handling and storage instructions advise keeping the product in a sealed container on an alkali‑resistant floor, away from metals, at room temperature, and under lock‑up. Transport information specifies UN number 3266, class 8 corrosive substances, and packaging limits. The sheet also covers physical‑chemical properties, stability, toxicology, ecological impact, disposal, and regulatory compliance.
| Physical state | Fluid |
|---|---|
| Colour | Colourless |
| pH (20 °C) | 12‑13 |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.425 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in water | Fully miscible |
| Vapour pressure (20 °C) | 23 hPa |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Recommended storage temperature | Room temperature |
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye/face protection, and a protective suit; respiratory protection is required for aerosol formation.
The pH at 20 °C is between 12 and 13.