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
2022-02-11
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Product Synonyms
Caustic Potash, Potassium Hydrate
supplier name
Decatur, AL 35601
Emergency telephone
1 (800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Decatur, AL 35601
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), or Mixture Specif ic target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Acute hazards to the aquatic environment (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation H402 Harmf ul to aquatic lif e
Hazard pictograms
P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take of f immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin P303+P361+P353 with water/shower.
Precautionary statements
IF INHALED Remove victim to f resh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or P304+P340 breathing. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if P305+P351+P338 present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P315 Get immediate medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. P403 Store in a well ventilated place. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specif ic Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation. Ingredient(s) with Unknown Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 81.5 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 85 % Toxicity
