Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2024-10-04
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Product Synonyms
Caustic Potash ; Potassium Hydrate
CAS No.
1310-58-3
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Company Information
company name
Boreal Science
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 / GHS07 Target organs None known
Precautionary statements
P234: Keep only in original packaging. P260: Do not breathe dust. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. GHS Classifi cation: Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Acute toxicity oral (Category 4) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. GHS Label information
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life P317: Get medical help. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed chemical disposal agency in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. Hazards not otherwise classifi ed Health hazards not otherwise classifi ed (HHNOC) - Not Known Physical hazards not otherwise classifi ed (PHNOC) - Not Known
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Corrosive to metals (Category 1) P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated Acute toxicity oral (Category 4) clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Skin corrosion (Category 1A) P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for Serious eye damage (Category 1) breathing. Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P317: Get medical help.
