Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-05-05
Product name
Gunk Off
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Hot plate/over cleaner - degreaser
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Award Chemicals Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R35, R37. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.
Precautionary statements
S20, S23, S28, S36, S38, S46, S24/25, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe mists. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this SDS or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
SUSMP Classification
S6
ADG classification
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
UN Number
3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S
Signal word
DANGER
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Storage
P404: Store in a closed container. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: If product can not be recycled, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Dark red liquid. Odour: Mild citrus odour.
Health hazards
causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is a severe inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, extreme irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.