POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure Unknown toxicity Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 43 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Unknown toxicity Chronic hazards to the aquatic 43 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep only in original container. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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. result in GHS classification: