General Information
Version
1.3
Revision date
2022-08-22
Product name
Potassium hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
supplier name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
Emergency telephone
+1-855-282-6867, +1-610-573-2610, +1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, category 4, oral Skin corrosion, category 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals. H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P234 - Keep only in original container.
Response
P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P321 - Specific treatment (see … on this label). P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up. P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to …
2.3 Other hazards
none
