Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-02-28
Product name
FCC-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Morgan-Gallacher, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1A Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Corrosive To Metals, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life. May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements
Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear rubber gloves, chemical goggles, face shield, and rubber apron. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with Acid Products and Ammoniated Products...
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local, state and federal regulations. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May cause burns to the upper respiratory tract and lungs. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. May cause redness and pain. May cause severe burns to the skin. May cause tissue destruction. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. May cause redness and pain. May cause severe burns to the eyes. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. May cause eye damage. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract.
