POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE - LIQUID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H432

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.

Signal word

DANGER Subclasses: Subclass 6.1 Category D - Substances which are acutely toxic. Subclass 8.1 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to metals. Subclass 8.2 Category B - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue. Subclass 8.3 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue. Subclass 9.3 Category B - Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Approval Number: HSR001574

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H432 Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on the Safety Data Sheet). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 In case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.