Potassium Hydroxide, in Ethanol, Volumetric Solutions

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H314, H336, H350, H360D

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A. Hazard category/Classification:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H350: May cause cancer. H360D: May damage the unborn child.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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.

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

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: