Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H315, H319, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 1 H370 Causes damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs d ~ GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

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Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Methanol

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 1 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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