Potassium Hydroxide, Reagent

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 %)

2.3 Other hazards

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 … WHMIS E: (0.056% in aqueous solution, 0.11%, 0.56% in aqueous solution, 2.5%, 2.8%, 5.6% in aqueous solution, 25%, 28%, 33.3%, 40%, 50% in aqueous solution) Potassium hydroxide Combustible Dust Hazard: : May form combustible dust concentrations in air (during processing). Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS D1B E NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)