Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
10.0%
General Information
Revision date
2022-02-21
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, 10%
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For use in slide preparations of specimens for the purpose of identifying fungal elements Dissolves epithelial cells that may mask fungal elements
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hardy Diagnostics
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe vapors. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 Wear protective clothing. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P312 Call a doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container w/a resistant line P501 Dispose of contents or container at an approved waste disposal facility, according to applicable regulations. 2.3. Hazards not otherwise classified or not covered by GHS No data available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin Corrosion (Category 1), H314 Eye Damage (Category 1), H318
