Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
85.00-90.00%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
10.00-15.00%
General Information
Revision date
2021-03-05
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide
Product Synonyms
Caustic Potash, Potassium Hydrate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
080-822-1374 (24/7
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Korea Limited
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
A. Hazard category/Classification:
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 81.5 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 85 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic 85 % B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353+P315 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P406: Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501: 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. C. Other hazards not included No data available. in the hazard category criteria:
