Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Skin Corrosion 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage d ~ GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Contd. from page 1)

2.2 Label elements

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

Hazard pictograms

d ~ d ~ GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Potassium hydroxide

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. 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 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. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable (Contd. from page 2)

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Skin Corrosion 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. d ~ GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. (Contd. from page 1)