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
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.