Caustic Potash Membrane Dilute Solution 45%, 48%, 50%; Caustic Potash

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Clear Odorless

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. 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, use aluminum fittings, or aluminum transfer lines, as aluminum will quickly corrode and flammable hydrogen gas will be generated. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. AQUATIC TOXICITY: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE. Category 1 - Corrosive to metals GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN: Category 1 - 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 Not Otherwise Classified • Mixing with water or other low pH material may cause heat to be released • Do not store in aluminum container or use aluminum fittings or transfer lines, as flammable hydrogen gas will be generated • Accelerated corrosion can occur in areas where equipment is subjected to extremely high temperatures See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Keep only in original container or container compatible with product (see Section 7 - Safe Storage Conditions). Avoid release to the environment. - Prevention • Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray • Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Keep only in original container • Avoid release to the environment - Response • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF EXPOSED (eyes): Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN • 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 in a secure manner - 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. **********************************************************************************************************************************

2.3 Other hazards

GHS HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE Unknown Acute Dermal Toxicity: There is no acute dermal toxicity data available for this material. Potassium hydroxide is a corrosive substance at concentrations of about 2% and higher. For this reason, there is no need for further acute toxicity testing. Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material. Potassium hydroxide is a corrosive substance at concentrations of about 2% and higher. For this reason, there is no need for further acute toxicity testing.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosive, Exclamation mark

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes serious eye damage • Harmful if swallowed