Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
30.25%
General Information
Revision date
2020-10-12
Product name
Meras 5550
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Alkalinity Booster
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Meras Water Solutions
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@meras.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Corrosive Causes severe burns Harmful Harmful if swallowed Irritant Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data
2.2 Label elements
· Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Corrosive
Hazardous Ingredients
Sodium Hydroxide (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Precautionary statements
Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from metals. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 1 Reactivity = 1 · Special Hazard COR · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 1 Reactivity = 1 · Personal Protection D
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Corrosive Causes severe burns. Harmful Harmful if swallowed. Irritant Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data.
