Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
(W/W) >= 25.0 - < 50.0%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2021-08-18
Product name
STC
Chemical name
organic compounds, inorganic base, water based, inorganic salts
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Detergents Unsuitable for use: Uses other than recommended * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 According to Regulation
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity Skin Corr./Irrit. 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Met. Corr. 1 Corrosive to metals
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove or Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P330 Rinse mouth P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.