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
2016-01-26
Product name
SILICA REAGENT 2
Emergency telephone
(CHEM-TEL) USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 1-800-255-3924 Outside North American Continent (Call collect) 813-248-0585
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Company Information
company name
LaMotte Company, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Appearance Clear to slightly cloudy Physical state liquid Odor Odorless Colorless
Prevention
Do not taste or swallow. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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.
Precautionary statements
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 10% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
