Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
10-30
General Information
Revision date
2011-06-10
Product name
Misty Halt
CAS No.
1310-58-3
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Company Information
company name
Amrep, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HMIS: See Section 15 DANGER CORROSIVE MATERIAL - CAUSES BURNS.
Potential health effects
See Section 11 for more information
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin contact, skin absorption, eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion Eye: Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin: May cause severe burns on prolonged contact. Ingestion: Causes burns. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation.
Potential chronic health
Tissue damage depending on location & degree of exposure Signs and Symptoms: Severe irritation, redness and pain. May cause permanent damage, including blindness. Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin. May cause severe burns on prolonged contact. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. May cause burning of mouth, throat, and esophagus. Airborne concentrations of mist or spray may cause damage to upper respiratory tract & even to lung tissue which could produce chemical pneumonia, depending on severity of exposure.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Because of its irritating properties, product may aggravate preexisting skin, eye, and respiratory conditions. Target Organs: Skin, eyes, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Environmental effects
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. See Section 12 for more information.