General Information
Revision date
2009-06-20
Product name
and the undertaking
Product Synonyms
Potash, Dipotassium Salt of Carbonic Acid, Pearl Ash
Chemical name
potassium hydroxide
CAS No.
584-08-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
are in the building, glass manufacturing, electro-vacuum,
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Company Information
company name
chemical and other industries
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1999/45/EC The substance is classified as dangerous according to Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and their amendments. The substance is not classified under Annex | of Directive 67/548/EEC as such, but can be included in the group entries. Fire risk: incombustible substance Under high temperatures the substance forms injurious dusts, gases and smoke. Toxic risks: irritates the eyes, the respiratory tracts and the skin (R36/37/38) Ecotoxic risks: Soluble in water. Can cause temporary adverse effects on the water. Caution! Irritates the eyes, the respiratory tracts and the skin Effects on the health: Inhalation: Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract Ingestion: Can cause serious irritation of the mouth and throat if ingested in big quantities Skin contact: Can cause irritation of a wet skin Eye contact: Can cause irritation Systemic contact: This contact does not appear as carcinogenic or mutagen. No effects on the reproduction system are found. 4,
