Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-06-08
Product name
Della-Star
Product Synonyms
None
supplier name
DeLaval Inc
Emergency telephone
(613) 996-6666 (Canutec
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
DeLaval Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1
2.2 Label elements
DANGER
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May be corrosive to metals
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Specific treatment (see First Aid on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Extremely corrosive and destructive to tissue. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Inhalation of vapours in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts.
Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.