Potassium Hydroxide, ACS Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4 Corrosive Skin corrosion, category 1A Corrosive to metals, category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Skin corrosion/irritation - Skin Corr. 1A: (C >= 5 %) Hazards Not Otherwise Classified - Combustible Dust Corrosive to metals Signal word: Danger Hazard statements May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash … thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep only in original container. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. 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 SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). Store locked up. Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container to …. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS D1B E NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

(0-4)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4 Corrosive Skin corrosion, category 1A Corrosive to metals, category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral - Acute Tox. 4. Skin corrosion/irritation - Skin Corr. 1A: (C >= 5 %). Hazards Not Otherwise Classified - Combustible Dust. Corrosive to metals.