Potassium Hydroxide, Flake Technical

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.3 Other hazards

None

Signal word

Danger

Hazard 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

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H290 May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

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 NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 2 Health 3 Fire 0 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard Not Available

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