Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
<15%
General Information
Revision date
2014-06-25
Product name
DURA FOAM NO. 263
Product Synonyms
88237-R
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hydrite Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 1
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system).
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear gloves, eye and face protection and protective clothing.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Specific treatment (see First Aid on SDS or on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in a secure manner. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local, regional and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. May react violently with water. May react with various food sugars to form carbon monoxide. Mixing with acid detergents may form chlorine gas. Percentage of Components with Unknown Acute Toxicity: Dermal: 12.6 % Inhalation Vapor: 20.3 % Inhalation Dust/Mist: 20.3 %