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
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-02-07
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Solution >5%
Substance name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Solution >5%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Manufacture of soaps, printing inks, paint and varnish removers, dyestuffs, liquid fertilizers and of the chemical and herbicides, electroplating, electrolyte in alkaline storage batteries and organic synthesis
Emergency telephone
CHEMCALL 1800 127 406 (Australia) / +64-4-917-9888 (International
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
australian chemical reagents (acr)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals: Category 1 of the Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 substance/mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. (s) H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Storage P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, Exclamation mark
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Precautionary P405 Store locked up.
