POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE - SOLID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314, H318, H402, H432

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulation 2001; H290 - May be corrosive to metals H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H432 - Toxic to the terrestrial vertebrates.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

8.1A Corrosive to metals 8.2B Corrosive to dermal tissue if exposed for greater than 3 mins. 8.3A Corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1D Slightly harmful in the aquatic environment 9.3B Ecotoxic to terrestrial invertebrates Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

P101 - If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P102 - Keep out of reach of children P103 - Read label before use P234 - Keep only in original container P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P405 - Store locked up P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Contains

Substances Potassium hydroxide CAS Number Substance HSNO Classification 1310-58-3 6.1C (Oral) 8.1A 8.2B 8.3A 9.1D (Fish) 9.3B

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB).