Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
80-90%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2015-03-30
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Product Synonyms
Caustic Potash, Potassium Hydrate
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, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure
2.2 Label elements
Hazard symbol(s)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
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/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. 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 None known. result in GHS classification 3. Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
