Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
20 - 30
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2018-01-18
Product name
200120000 Ardrox 1618
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Detergents * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Chemetall U.S., Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
michael.l.chang@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour straw Odour amine-like Hazard Summary Causes severe burns. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 GHS label elements Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Potential health effects
Inhalation yes Skin yes Ingestion yes
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage
