Potassium Hydroxide Solution, 0.5N +/-0.0020N in methanol, TITRISTAR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Odor : Menthol-like. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! POISON! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Severely corrosive to the skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated or exposure prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)