Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318, H412

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition

Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Met. Corr. 1, H290 Acute Tox. 4, H302 Skin Corr. 1A, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Aquatic Chronic 3, H412

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. : H290, H302, H314, H412 (Code)

Prevention

Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) nitrile, neoprene or natural rubber (latex). Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. Keep only in original packaging. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Not applicable.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

potassium hydroxide; caustic potash

Precautionary statements

P280, P234, P273, P270, P264, P390, P304 + P310, P301 + P310, P330, P331, (Code) P303 + P361 + P353, P310, P363, P305 + P351 + P338, P310, P501

2.3 Other hazards

Product meets the criteria PBT P B T vPvB vP vB

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

Additional information

Mixing of chemicals may create a reaction hazardous to one’s health, to the environment, or a potential fire hazard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition : Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Met. Corr. 1, H290 Acute Tox. 4, H302 Skin Corr. 1A, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Aquatic Chronic 3, H412