Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2017-10-24
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 50%
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 50%
Identification on the label/Trade name
Caustic potash
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industry Professional Consumer
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)
H290, H302, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 1272/2008)
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/ 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 container. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/ 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 corrosive 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 EU criteria.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (EC 1272/2008): Physical hazards: Met. Corr. 1 - H290 Health hazards: Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Skin Corr. 1A - H314 Eye Dam. 1 - H318 Environmental hazards: Not Classified
