Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
1-6%
General Information
Revision date
2014-12-02
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, Volumetric
CAS No.
1310-58-3
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
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.
