Potassium Hydroxide 6M Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Spills: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion Category 1A Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respiratory system Short-term (Acute) Aquatic Hazard Category 3