Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
30-50 2%-<5%
General Information
Revision date
2025-07-13
Product name
MicroScan 40% Potassium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. See product literature for details
supplier name
CANADA
Manufacturer Name
Beckman Coulter, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887, (800) 424-9300, (001) 703-527-3887, 1-844-764-7669, 1-800-463-5060, +353 (01) 809 2166, +353 (01) 809 2566
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Beckman Coulter, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSNT@beckman.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition
Mixture Colorless; Liquid; Odorless
Hazardous Ingredients
Potassium Hydroxide
Hazard pictograms
(Continued)
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Rinse skin with water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulations Product label will display most significant precautionary statements.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
.
PBT Substances
Not applicable .
vPvB Substances
Not applicable See Section 11 Toxicological Information for more detailed health information.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product description Mixture Colorless; Liquid; Odorless Classification according to EC 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) Acute Toxicity Oral, Category 4, H302 Skin Corrosion Category 1, H314 Eye Damage Category 1, H318 Classification according to US-OSHA (HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200) and UN GHS Acute Toxicity Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion Category 1 Eye Damage Category 1 Aquatic Hazard Acute, Category 3
