Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
70 - 90
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2015-12-08
Product name
Rustripper
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Chemetall US, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H312, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance powder Colour tan Odour none Hazard Summary Causes severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
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 or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Potential health effects
Inhalation no 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 (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1