Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
215-181-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-05-02
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, REAGENT GRADE
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent Scientific research and development
Emergency telephone
for Hazardous Materials Within the USA + Canada 1-800-424-9300 and +1
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
Hazard statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable HMIS Health 4 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0
