Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
70
General Information
Revision date
2018-02-08
Product name
Alkaline Potassium Iodide with Azide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial (not for food or food contact use). Use as a laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924, 813-248-0585
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Company Information
company name
LaMotte Company, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER POISON
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state liquid Odor Odorless
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves /protective clothing /eye protection /face protection. Do not taste or swallow. Do not breathe dust /fume /gas /mist /vapors /spray. Keep out of the reach of children.
Response
Immediately call a poison center or physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED:. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Unknown Acute Toxicity 86.05% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
