Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-17
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide Solution 45%
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation., Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 43 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 43 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 43 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % 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 packaging. 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 release to the environment.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion-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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.
