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
2012-02-16
Product name
OPTISPERSE HP54741
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Water & Process Technologies Canada
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Corrosive to skin. Corrosive to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Odor Mild; Appearance Colorless To Yellow, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam--Avoid water if possible. ********************************************************************************
Potential health effects
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:
Principle Routes of Exposure
Corrosive to skin ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause 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: May cause redness or itching of skin, irritation, and/or tearing of eyes (direct contact).
