Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
84.0-92.0
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
8.0-16.0
General Information
Revision date
2016-03-04
Product name
Caustic Potash-Crystal; Caustic Potash-Flake; Caustic Potash-Flake 90%; Dry
Product Synonyms
Potassium hydroxide, KOH Dry, Caustic Potash-Anhydrous
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Manufacture of substances, Formulation, Glass Production, Cleaner, Process cleaner, Petroleum Industry, Food processing, Fertilizer, Chemical Intermediate, Coatings and paints, fillers, putties, thinners, Washing and cleaning products, Electrical batteries and accumulators, Extraction agents, pH adjustment, Neutralization agent, Precipitants, Flocculants
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None identified
Emergency telephone
1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (U.S.); CHEMTREC (outside U.S.) +1
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Occidental Chemical Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@oxy.com or 1-972-404-3245
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER DANGER
Health hazards
CORROSIVE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Physical hazards
MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS. Mixing with water, acid or incompatible materials may cause splattering and release of heat. Do not store in aluminum container or use aluminum fittings or transfer lines, as flammable hydrogen gas may be generated. ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS: This material has exhibited moderate toxicity to aquatic organisms. Corrosive to Metals Mixing with water may cause splattering and release of heat GHS CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP IARC or
Precautionary statements
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Keep container tightly closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. - Prevention • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Wash thoroughly after handling • Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, or spray • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Keep only in original container - Response • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage - Storage • Store in corrosive resistant and NON-ALUMINUM container with a resistant inner liner (NOTE: flammable hydrogen gas may be generated if aluminum container and/or aluminum fittings are used) • Store locked up - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations
Additional information
Toxicity may be delayed, and may not be readily visible. Significant exposures must be referred for medical attention immediately. There is no specific antidote. ********************************************************************************************************************************** _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Environmental hazards
ACUTE UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: A percentage of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Unknown Acute Dermal Toxicity: There is no acute dermal toxicity data available for this material. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosive, Exclamation mark
Hazard statements
GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • Causes serious eye damage • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Harmful if swallowed
2.3 Other hazards
None identified See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________