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
2012-03-26
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide Solution
CAS No.
1310-58-3
supplier name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
LBSNA-LBS-QA@leicabiosystems.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Causes serious eye damage
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS05
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 or doctor/physician 11/29/2017 EN (English US) Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Store locked up Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local/regional/national/international regulations
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
