POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corrosion - Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0