Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H304, H314, H318, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(respiratory organs) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory organs)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301-Toxic if swallowed H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318-Causes serious eye damage H370-Causes damage to organs after single exposure H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.