Potassium hydroxide (Flakes or Pellets)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May be corrosive to metals Physical state Solid Color White. Odor Odourless.

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do not induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inner liner

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

15% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity No data available