Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
≤100%
General Information
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, Flake
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate, Neutralizing, detergent
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Use only in closed systems
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CORECHEM Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
regulatory@corecheminc.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Identification (29 CFR 1910.1200) GHS Hazard Classification(s)
Physical hazards
Corrosive to Metals - 1
Health hazards
Acute Toxicity, Oral - 4 Corrosion/Irritation, Skin – 1A Corrosion)Damage/Irritation, Eye - 1
Environmental hazards
Aquatic, Acute - 3
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
General Not applicable.
Prevention
P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
In accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012). Physical Hazard(s) Corrosive to Metals - 1 Health Hazard(s) Acute Toxicity, Oral - 4 Corrosion/Irritation, Skin – 1A (Corrosion)Damage/Irritation, Eye - 1 Environmental Hazard(s) Aquatic, Acute - 3
