Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-25
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Motor Active
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
andrew.spira@motoractive.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H317, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 1 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 [1] Metal Corrosion Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Sensitizer Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable CLP classification (additional) Not Applicable
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response
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. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
