Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
50-<100%
General Information
Revision date
2021-06-21
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide
Chemical name
Potassium hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-58-3
REACH No
01-2119487136-33-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
(353)-19014670 (24/7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
export@avantormaterials.com, SDS@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force.
EU Classification
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1 H290: May be corrosive to metals.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Skin corrosion Category 1 H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Contains
Potassium hydroxide
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H290: May be corrosive to metals.
Prevention
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. 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.
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.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
