Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~  GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. d ~  GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

d ~  d ~  GHS02 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable