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
2009-02-11
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 45%
CAS No.
1310-58-3
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Company Information
company name
KMG Electronic Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview DANGER! Reacts with water. Corrosive. Causes severe skin and eye burns. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. OSHA regulatory status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact. Eyes This product causes eye burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Do not get this material in contact with eyes. Skin Causes severe skin burns. Do not get this material in contact with skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway, esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Do not ingest. Target organs Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. Gastro-intestinal tract
Potential chronic health
Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Signs and symptoms Symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of the cornea, and tearing.
Environmental effects
This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
