Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
50%
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
70%
General Information
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Product Synonyms
Caustic Potash Lye
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
M/s Gujarat Alkalies and chemicals limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
headmarketing@gacl.co.in
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview DANGER: May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Potential health effects
Inhalation Can cause severe respiratory irritation. Inhalation of mists or vapors may Produce upper airway edema, wheezing, pulmonary edema, pneumonitis and respiratory failure. Skin Eyes Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns. Causes severe eye burns. corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Ingestion Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway, Esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Ingestion of this product may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
