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
2020-09-06
Product name
Reagent Probe Wash S
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For in vitro diagnostic use as a cleaning agent
supplier name
HORIBA ABX SAS
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
HORIBA ABX SAS
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
documentation.med@horiba.com, hotline-med.us@horiba.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (inhalation) - Category 2 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
