POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 10%

Nexchem Ltd

Revision date : 2014-08-06

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GHS07 GHS05
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

215-181-3/1310-58-3

Name of the chemical

potassium hydroxide

Concentration

1-10%

General Information

Revision date

2014-08-06

Product name

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 10%

Product Synonyms

CAUSTIC POTASH. LYE

CAS No.

1310-58-3

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 M008 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

Nexchem Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

sales@nexchem.co.uk

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

Classification under CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CHIP C: R35 Classification under CLP Skin Corr. 1A: H314; Acute Tox. 4: H302

Most important adverse effects

Causes severe burns

2.2 Label elements

Label elements under CLP

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. R35: Causes severe burns.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS05: Corrosion GHS07: Exclamation mark Corrosive.

Precautionary statements

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. Label elements under CHIP S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and see medical advice. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

PBT Substances

This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CHIP: C: R35 Classification under CLP: Skin Corr. 1A: H314; Acute Tox. 4: H302 Most important adverse effects: Causes severe burns.

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