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.