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
2015-12-09
Product name
(PIF) 00248
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chlorinated Machine Warewashing Detergent
Manufacturer Name
Kor-Chem, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Kor-Chem, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H305, H314, H317, H318, H332, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Hazard statements
Codification Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Acute Toxicity, Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard categories
Category Code
Aspiration hazard
2 H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Skin Corrosion 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin Sensitization 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Serious Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Acute Toxicity, Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Precautionary Code
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe fumes/mists/ vapors/sprays. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330+P331 Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatments: See section 4 First Aid Measures. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P404 Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause drying and flaking of the skin (dermatitis) Vapors harmful - severe respiratory tract irritation may occur. Mists are corrosive to respiratory tract and may cause pulmonary edema (shortness of breath and tightness of chest). Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
