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EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>85
General Information
Revision date
2021-11-08
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, Pellet, ACS
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Manufacturer Name
ChemPure Brand Chemicals
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Company Information
company name
ChemPure Brand Chemicals
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger Pictograms
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger Pictograms GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 or doctor/ physician.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 2 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard W Personal J
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3
