Potassium hydroxide 5-6%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA – RATINGS (SCALE 0-4) Classification of the substance or mixture GHS05 Corrosion Skin corrosion 1A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye damage 1 Causes serious eye damage

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS05

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Potassium hydroxide

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Wear eye protection / face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1) · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS05 Corrosion Skin corrosion 1A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye damage 1 Causes serious eye damage.