Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
215-181-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-791-2
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2011-09-06
Product name
Caustic Potash Membrane Dilute Solution 45%, 48%, 50%, Caustic Potash Liquid
Product Synonyms
KOH, liquid potash, Potassium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Conditions
supplier name
Occidental Chemical Corporation
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
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification The substance/preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with Directive(s) 67/548/EEC with amendments and/or 1999/45/EC with amendments.
EC Classification
C: Corrosive Xn: Harmful
R-phrase(s)
R22 - Harmful if swallowed. R35 - Causes severe burns.
S-phrase(s)
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Safety Combination Phrases: S1/2 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 1 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed
Signal word
DANGER GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) H290 - May be corrosive to metals
Precautionary statements
Prevention P234 - Keep only in original container P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapours, or spray P264 - Wash skin and contaminated clothing 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 P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED, Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth if ingested P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES - Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician P321 - Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) Storage P405 - Store in a secure manner P406 - 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) Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations *****************************************************************************************************************************************
Potential health effects
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with coughing, choking, pain and possibly burns of the mucous membranes. Skin contact: Causes skin burns. Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage. Ingestion: Causes burns.