Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
45-50%
General Information
Revision date
2022-12-01
Product name
Caustic Potash, Liquid
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical manufacturing, fertilizer, batteries, soaps
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
INEOS KOH
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
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. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
NOTICE: The data and information in this bulletin are to the best of INEOS KOH’s knowledge complete, accurate and correct; however, no representations or warranties, written or oral, express or implied, are made by INEOS KOH, as to such data and information or that the goods mentioned herein are suitable for any particular purpose or merchantable, or that such goods are free from any patent infringement. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of the suitability of any such goods for the purpose intended prior to purchase. Rev. 12/01/2022 1 P234 Keep only in original container. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361+ P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P310 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/state/national regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals-Category 1 Acute Toxicity-Oral-Category 4 Skin corrosion-Category 1A
