Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2024-12-18
Product name
Potassium hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+60 (0)3-749-43688, +60 (0)3-...
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Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH (M) SDN BHD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the hazardous chemical Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a re- sistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
