Potassium Hydroxide Solution 40% VP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Eyes, Skin

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 Corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin 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 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

Flammability 3 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Eyes Ingestion May be harmful or toxic if absorbed through skin. May causes skin irritation or burns depending on duration. May cause eye irritation or burns on contact. May cause permanent damage to the eyes and vision loss depending on duration. Toxic if swallowed in sufficient quantity. Mixture is caustic and will cause burns if ingested.