Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
90-100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2014-08-25
Product name
ASCARITE II
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H312, H314, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard classification Physical hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure Environmental hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Health hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure Environmental hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment
