Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
97%
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
~ 2%
General Information
Product name
Chemwash
Product Synonyms
Potassium hydroxide and ethanol solution; KOH(aq) + EtOH
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory equipment cleaning solution
Manufacturer Name
Astoria-Pacific, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Astoria-Pacific, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H315, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW –
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 – May be corrosive to metals. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H318 – Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P233 – Keep container tightly closed. P234 – Keep only in original container. P260 – Do not breathe fumes / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P262 – Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 – Wash skin / hands thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 + P331 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 – IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 – IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 – Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P390 – Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 – Collect spillage. P403 + P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 – Store locked up. P406 – Store collected spillage in a corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P501 – Dispose of container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin irritation (Category 2) ,H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318