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EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PELLETS
Product Synonyms
Caustic potash
Chemical name
Potassium Hydroxide Pellets
CAS No.
1310-58-3
Emergency telephone
91-250-2390989, 91-250-2390032
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Company Information
company name
OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro- intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage.
