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GHS05 GHS07
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

1310-58-3

Name of the chemical

potassium hydroxide

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2018-03-21

Product name

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Product Synonyms

Caustic Potash ; Potassium Hydrate

CAS No.

1310-58-3

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GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 / GHS07 P260: Do not breathe dust. Target organs: None known. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Acute tox. (Category 4) P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for Skin corr. (Category 1A) breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. GHS Label information: Hazard statement: P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes H302: Harmful if swallowed. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed chemical disposal agency in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Health hazards not otherwise classifi ed (HHNOC) - Not Known Physical hazards not otherwise classifi ed (PHNOC) - Not Known

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