Potassium Hydroxide 25%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SI 2019 No. 720)

Physical hazards

Met. Corr. 1 - H290

Health hazards

Acute Tox. 4 – H302. Skin Corr. 1A - H314. Eye Dam. 1 - H318.

Environmental hazards

Not Classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe vapour/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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 several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

Contains

Potassium hydroxide.

Supplemental label elements

P234 Keep only in original packaging. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POSION CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). 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 in accordance with national regulations

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current UK criteria.