Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H314, H318, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This mixture has not been tested as a whole. The effects, listed below, are based on evaluation of individual components in accordance with the provisions of the regulation (s) noted below. Classification According to GHS and (EC) No

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulation for hazardous wastes.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see section 4 on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Other hazards

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