Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
6%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2022-08-11
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 1N Ethanolic
Product Synonyms
Nil
supplier name
Australian Chemical Reagents
Emergency telephone
61 08 84402000, 61 08 84402001
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
38-50 Bedford Street Gillman SA
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: Category 2A Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Corrosive to metals: Category 1
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Preventative P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P234 Keep only in original container P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical for extinction
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
