EC15

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Respiratory Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined using GHS/HSNO criteria: 6.3A 8.3A Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove 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. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Potential chronic health

Irritant dermatitis may result from frequent skin contact with the material. Low systemic toxicity. Inhalation Inhalations of high concentrations of hot vapour is irritating to the respiratory tract and may cause headches, drowsiness and nausea. When diluted as directed, symptoms of irritation are unlikely to occur. Ingestion Irritant to mouth, throat. Likely to cause gastric upset, with nausea and vomiting. Skin Alkaline material. Irritant to skin. Eye Severe irritant, may cause permanent injury.

Further information

LD 50 : Alkaline salts 1,100 - 7,400 mg/kg oral, rat Potassium Hydroxide: 365mg/kg oral, rabbit LC 50 : Alkaline salts 2,300 mg/m3/2 hrs, rat