POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION 48%

KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC

Revision date : 2019-05-08

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GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

1310-58-3

Name of the chemical

potassium hydroxide

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2019-05-08

Product name

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION 48%

CAS No.

1310-58-3

Manufacturer Name

KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC

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Company Information

company name

KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

el-info@gms.kanto.co.jp

GHS Information

Signal word

:

Section 2

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquids : Out of category Pyrophoric liquids : Out of category Self-heating substances and mixtures : Out of category Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases : Out of category

Health hazards

Acute toxicity(oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity(single exposure) : Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity(repeated exposure) : Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Cautions Safety measurements : Do not breathe dust, mist, and vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear appropriate protective gloves, glasses, clothing, face shield, or mask. Wash protective equipment thoroughly after use. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. First-aid measures : If inhaled : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical treatment if you feel unwell. If swallowed: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting. Immediately get medical treatment. If in eyes : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Get medical treatment. If on skin : Remove contaminated clothing and the substance. Immediately get medical treatment. If exposed, get medical treatment. Get medical treatment, if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and containers appropriately in accordance with related regulations.

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