Potassium Hydroxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Pellets.]

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)