Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2012-03-13
Product name
GENGARD GN8005
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Betz, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Corrosive to skin. Potential skin sensitizer. Corrosive to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin Odor Slight Ammonia; Appearance Yellow To Amber, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ********************************************************************************
Potential health effects
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS
Principle Routes of Exposure
Corrosive to skin. Potential skin sensitizer. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. TARGET ORGANS: No evidence of potential chronic effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin contact may cause itching and/or redness.
