Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
45
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2025-06-17
Product name
according to 29 CFR
supplier name
KARCHER NORTH AMERICA
Emergency telephone
800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KARCHER NORTH AMERICA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@karcher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
P234 - Keep only in original packaging. P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P363 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Corrosive to metals, Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Full text of H statements : see section 16
