Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
Balance
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
18-22
General Information
Revision date
2023-08-17
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 20% Reagent
Product Synonyms
No information available
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H370 - Causes damage to organs H290 - May be corrosive to metals Precautionary Statements - Prevention P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P234 - Keep only in original container Precautionary Statements - Response P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P321 - Specific treatment (see First-Aid Measures on SDS) P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statements - Storage P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 Store in a corrosive-resistant container
Precautionary statements
Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable
