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
2017-02-17
Product name
Caustic Potash
CAS No.
1310-58-3
supplier name
Di-Corp
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Di-Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Corrosive to metals – Category 1 Acute oral toxicity – Category 3
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion – Category 1A Serious eye damage – Category 1 LABEL SYMBOLS:
Signal word
DANGER May be corrosive to metals.
Classifications
Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection when handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. First Aid: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or
Precautionary statements
shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. 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 physician.
Storage
Store locked up in a corrosion resistant container.
Disposal
Dispose of product and containers in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations.
