Potassium hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Pictogram(s) Danger GHS Classification Corrosive to metals - 1 Acute toxicity, oral - 4 Skin corrosion - 1A Serious eye damage - 1 Acute aquatic toxicity - 3

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container P260 Do not breathe dust or mist P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection P301+312+330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove / Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+340+310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+351+338 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 P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P405 Store locked up P501 Dispose of contents / container to an approved waste disposal plant HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) Health 3 Flammability 0 Physical hazard 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals - 1 Acute toxicity, oral - 4 Skin corrosion - 1A Serious eye damage - 1 Acute aquatic toxicity - 3 Hazard statements: H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 Harmful to aquatic life