Potassium hydroxide, 1N solution in ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H290, H314, H335, H336, H350, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep only in original packaging Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver, Kidney, Blood. Label Elements Signal Word