Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
43.00-47.00%
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-17
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide Solution 45%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
Emergency telephone
011-1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
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
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Odorless
Signal word
DANGER! Danger
Potential health effects
May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Potential Physical / Chemical Corrosive to metal Effects:
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
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. 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.
Other hazards
which do not result None.
