Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
30-60
General Information
Revision date
2021-03-03
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 48% SOLUTION
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Reserved for industrial and professional use
Emergency telephone
+64 7 958 2372
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Company Information
company name
ECOLAB PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
