Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2021-06-30
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide
Substance name
Potassium Hydroxide
Product Synonyms
caustic potash / caustic potash dry / caustic potash, dry solid, flake, bead or granular / causticpotash, solid / caustic potash,solid / hydrate of potash / hydrate of potassium / hydroxide ofpotash / hydroxide of potassium / lye (=potassium hydroxide) ...
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory and manufacturing use only
supplier name
LabChem, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
LabChem, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@labchem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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 06/30/2021 EN (English US) Page 1 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None under normal conditions.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
