Potassium Hydroxide, Liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless Physical state Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Clear Odorless

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES DAMAGE TO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

Physical hazards

MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS. Mixing with water, acid or incompatible materials may cause splattering and release of heat. Do not store in aluminum container or use aluminum fittings or transfer lines, as flammable hydrogen gas may be generated. ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS: This material has exhibited moderate toxicity to aquatic organisms. Corrosive to Metals GHS CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 1 - Causes damage to: Gastrointestinal System, Respiratory System TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA. GHS: HAZARDOUS TO AQUATIC Category 3 - Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation. - Prevention Keep only in original container Wash thoroughly after handling Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, or spray Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection - Response 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF exposed or concerned: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) Absorb spillage to prevent material damage - Storage Store in corrosive resistant and NON-ALUMINUM container with a resistant inner liner (NOTE: flammable hydrogen gas may be generated if aluminum container and/or aluminum fittings are used) Store locked up - Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Additional information

Toxicity may be delayed, and may not be readily visible. Significant exposures must be referred for medical attention immediately. There is no specific antidote. **********************************************************************************************************************************

Environmental hazards

ACUTE UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. This product is a substance, and this information is only applicable to mixtures.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosive, Exclamation mark, Health hazard

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Harmful if swallowed Causes damage to organs (Gastrointestinal System and Respiratory System)

2.3 Other hazards

None identified See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION