Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2019-09-03
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Substance name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Soap manufacture, bleaching, paint removers, food additive, dyestuffs, liquid fertilizers, manufacture of of the chemical and potassium carbonate and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, electrolyte in alkaline storage batteries and
1.2.2. Uses advised against
some fuel cells, absorbent for carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, herbicides, electroplating, printing inks, photoengraving and lithography, mordant for wood, mercerizing cotton, organic synthesis, analytical chemistry and laboratory reagent
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Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals: Category 1 of the substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, Exclamation mark
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Prevention
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.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P404 Store in a closed container. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
