Potassium Hydroxide 5M/KCN 1 M, 5 gallon

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage . Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state Liquid Odor Odorless

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Eyes 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 Skin Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable Unknown Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Interactions with other chemicals

Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.