Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
99%-49%
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
1%-51%
General Information
Revision date
2023-04-19
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, 1% - 51%
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, 1% - 51%
Identification on the label/Trade name
Caustic Potash
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical processing, water treatment, Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
supplier name
Northstar Chemical, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Northstar Chemical, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazard classification
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Corrosive to metals - Category 1. Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Oral. Skin corrosion - Category 1A. Serious eye damage - Category 1.
